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WN55 PWX

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 1896cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 217,818 miles on the clock, averaging 17,695 miles per year, above 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 WN55 PWX

MOT Status
Due date passed
217,818
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
17,695

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading217,818 miles
Reading date
Average per year17,695
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WN55 PWX 58k98k138k178k218k '08'17'14

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage217,818 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage217,818 miles
Since last MOT+6,959 miles
PASS
Mileage210,859 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage210,817 miles
Since last MOT+8,779 miles
PASS
Mileage202,038 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage202,038 miles
Since last MOT+8,611 miles
PASS
Mileage193,427 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage193,427 miles
Since last MOT+17,296 miles
PASS
Mileage176,131 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage176,131 miles
Since last MOT+26,369 miles
PASS
Mileage149,762 miles
Since last MOT+29,324 miles
PASS
Mileage120,438 miles
Since last MOT+33,489 miles
PASS
Mileage86,949 miles
Since last MOT+18,442 miles
PASS
Mileage68,507 miles
Since last MOT+10,463 miles
PASS
Mileage58,044 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

RegistrationWN55 PWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeWN — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About WN55 PWX

What car is WN55 PWX?

WN55 PWX is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bristol in 2005.

What is the mileage of WN55 PWX?

The last recorded mileage for WN55 PWX was 217,818 miles, recorded on 29 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WN55 PWX passed its MOT?

WN55 PWX has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Sep 2017.

Is WN55 PWX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WN55 PWX 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 WN55 PWX?

WN55 PWX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.