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WO02 BYE

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 189,936 miles on the clock, averaging 7,602 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 WO02 BYE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
189,936
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2008
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
7,602

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading189,936 miles
Reading date
Miles last year33
Average per year7,602
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WO02 BYE 57k91k124k157k190k '08'26'18

Check WO02 BYE

Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage189,936 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage189,903 miles
Since last MOT+9,249 miles
PASS
Mileage180,654 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage180,649 miles
Since last MOT+21,193 miles
PASS
Mileage159,456 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,436 miles
Since last MOT+23,592 miles
PASS
Mileage135,844 miles
Since last MOT+18,778 miles
PASS
Mileage117,066 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,066 miles
Since last MOT+2,338 miles
PASS
Mileage114,728 miles
Since last MOT+2,956 miles
PASS
Mileage111,772 miles
Since last MOT+4,970 miles
PASS
Mileage106,802 miles
Since last MOT+4,692 miles
PASS
Mileage102,110 miles
Since last MOT+4,676 miles
PASS
Mileage97,434 miles
Since last MOT+4,730 miles
PASS
Mileage92,704 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,704 miles
Since last MOT+4,836 miles
PASS
Mileage87,868 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,869 miles
Since last MOT+4,546 miles
PASS
Mileage83,323 miles
Since last MOT+64 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,259 miles
Since last MOT+3,367 miles
PASS
Mileage79,892 miles
Since last MOT+4,310 miles
PASS
Mileage75,582 miles
Since last MOT+4,940 miles
PASS
Mileage70,642 miles
Since last MOT+4,510 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,132 miles
Since last MOT+5,826 miles
PASS
Mileage60,306 miles
Since last MOT+2,897 miles
PASS
Mileage57,409 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

RegistrationWO02 BYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeWO — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About WO02 BYE

What car is WO02 BYE?

WO02 BYE is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bristol in 2005.

What is the mileage of WO02 BYE?

The last recorded mileage for WO02 BYE was 189,936 miles, recorded on 14 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WO02 BYE passed its MOT?

WO02 BYE has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 14 Apr 2026.

Is WO02 BYE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WO02 BYE 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 WO02 BYE?

WO02 BYE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.