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WM05 DXX

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Blue Registered in Bristol, West of England · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourBlue
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 1984cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 9 (68% pass rate). It has 147,635 miles on the clock, averaging 6,081 miles per year, below 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 WM05 DXX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
147,635
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
6,081

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading147,635 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,081
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WM05 DXX 41k68k94k121k148k '08'25'18

Check WM05 DXX

Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,635 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,635 miles
Since last MOT+3,269 miles
PASS
Mileage144,366 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,366 miles
Since last MOT+4,160 miles
PASS
Mileage140,206 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,184 miles
Since last MOT+8,165 miles
PASS
Mileage132,019 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,019 miles
Since last MOT+9,353 miles
PASS
Mileage122,666 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,666 miles
Since last MOT+8,585 miles
PASS
Mileage114,081 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,081 miles
Since last MOT+9,345 miles
PASS
Mileage104,736 miles
Since last MOT+11,406 miles
PASS
Mileage93,330 miles
Since last MOT+5,589 miles
PASS
Mileage87,741 miles
Since last MOT+2,249 miles
PASS
Mileage85,492 miles
Since last MOT+1,559 miles
PASS
Mileage83,933 miles
Since last MOT+2,386 miles
PASS
Mileage81,547 miles
Since last MOT+841 miles
PASS
Mileage80,706 miles
Since last MOT+1,405 miles
PASS
Mileage79,301 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,301 miles
Since last MOT+4,993 miles
PASS
Mileage74,308 miles
Since last MOT+7,224 miles
PASS
Mileage67,084 miles
Since last MOT+5,804 miles
PASS
Mileage61,280 miles
Since last MOT+146 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,134 miles
Since last MOT+6,121 miles
PASS
Mileage55,013 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,013 miles
Since last MOT+13,760 miles
PASS
Mileage41,253 miles

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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

RegistrationWM05 DXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeWM — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About WM05 DXX

What car is WM05 DXX?

WM05 DXX is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Bristol in 2005.

What is the mileage of WM05 DXX?

The last recorded mileage for WM05 DXX was 147,635 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WM05 DXX passed its MOT?

WM05 DXX has had 28 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (19 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2025.

Is WM05 DXX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WM05 DXX 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 WM05 DXX?

WM05 DXX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.