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WF55 BKD

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1900cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1900cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1900cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 226,609 miles on the clock, averaging 7,560 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.

MOT & Mileage History for WF55 BKD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
226,609
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,560

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading226,609 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,716
Average per year7,560
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF55 BKD 94k127k160k194k227k '08'26'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage226,609 miles
Since last MOT+4,716 miles
PASS
Mileage221,893 miles
Since last MOT+2,349 miles
PASS
Mileage219,544 miles
Since last MOT+7,491 miles
PASS
Mileage212,053 miles
Since last MOT+3,896 miles
PASS
Mileage208,157 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage204,260 miles
Since last MOT+6,529 miles
PASS
Mileage197,731 miles
Since last MOT+5,645 miles
PASS
Mileage192,086 miles
Since last MOT+15,237 miles
PASS
Mileage176,849 miles
Since last MOT+8,031 miles
PASS
Mileage168,818 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage168,818 miles
Since last MOT+11,166 miles
PASS
Mileage157,652 miles
Since last MOT+3,474 miles
PASS
Mileage154,178 miles
Since last MOT+5,329 miles
PASS
Mileage148,849 miles
Since last MOT+4,680 miles
PASS
Mileage144,169 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,169 miles
Since last MOT+26,618 miles
PASS
Mileage117,551 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,543 miles
Since last MOT+23,195 miles
PASS
Mileage94,348 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil

The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 BKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeWF — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About WF55 BKD

What car is WF55 BKD?

WF55 BKD is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Exeter in 2005.

What is the mileage of WF55 BKD?

The last recorded mileage for WF55 BKD was 226,609 miles, recorded on 16 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF55 BKD passed its MOT?

WF55 BKD has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Mar 2026.

Is WF55 BKD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WF55 BKD is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is WF55 BKD?

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