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WF55 BJV

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Black Registered in Exeter, West of England · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 2000cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 180,965 miles on the clock, averaging 9,722 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for WF55 BJV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
180,965
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 9 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
9,722

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading180,965 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,844
Average per year9,722
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF55 BJV 14k55k97k139k181k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage180,965 miles
Since last MOT+9,844 miles
PASS
Mileage171,121 miles
Since last MOT+109 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,012 miles
Since last MOT+9,655 miles
PASS
Mileage161,357 miles
Since last MOT+13,163 miles
PASS
Mileage148,194 miles
Since last MOT+9,483 miles
PASS
Mileage138,711 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,711 miles
Since last MOT+12,378 miles
PASS
Mileage126,333 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,333 miles
Since last MOT+13,847 miles
PASS
Mileage112,486 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,482 miles
Since last MOT+10,418 miles
PASS
Mileage102,064 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,064 miles
Since last MOT+13,479 miles
PASS
Mileage88,585 miles
Since last MOT+2,659 miles
PASS
Mileage85,926 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,925 miles
Since last MOT+3,695 miles
PASS
Mileage82,230 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,230 miles
Since last MOT+10,784 miles
PASS
Mileage71,446 miles
Since last MOT+10,254 miles
PASS
Mileage61,192 miles
Since last MOT+9,708 miles
PASS
Mileage51,484 miles
Since last MOT+10,632 miles
PASS
Mileage40,852 miles
Since last MOT+218 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,634 miles
Since last MOT+12,780 miles
PASS
Mileage27,854 miles
Since last MOT+79 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,775 miles
Since last MOT+14,225 miles
PASS
Mileage13,550 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 BJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeWF — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About WF55 BJV

What car is WF55 BJV?

WF55 BJV is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Exeter in 2005.

What is the mileage of WF55 BJV?

The last recorded mileage for WF55 BJV was 180,965 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF55 BJV passed its MOT?

WF55 BJV has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 12 Dec 2025.

Is WF55 BJV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WF55 BJV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is WF55 BJV?

WF55 BJV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.