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WP05 AWF

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 1896cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.

MOT & Mileage History for WP05 AWF

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
N/A
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
8,127

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading157,945 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,127
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WP05 AWF 43k71k100k129k158k '08'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage157,945 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,945 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage141,762 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,761 miles
Since last MOT+10,340 miles
PASS
Mileage131,421 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,421 miles
Since last MOT+2,535 miles
PASS
Mileage128,886 miles
Since last MOT+2,628 miles
PASS
Mileage126,258 miles
Since last MOT+3,874 miles
PASS
Mileage122,384 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,377 miles
Since last MOT+4,166 miles
PASS
Mileage118,211 miles
Since last MOT+5,413 miles
PASS
Mileage112,798 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,798 miles
Since last MOT+9,513 miles
PASS
Mileage103,285 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,285 miles
Since last MOT+10,730 miles
PASS
Mileage92,555 miles
Since last MOT+11,810 miles
PASS
Mileage80,745 miles
Since last MOT+12,276 miles
PASS
Mileage68,469 miles
Since last MOT+13,774 miles
PASS
Mileage54,695 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,692 miles
Since last MOT+12,065 miles
PASS
Mileage42,627 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

RegistrationWP05 AWF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeWP — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About WP05 AWF

What car is WP05 AWF?

WP05 AWF is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bristol in 2005.

Has WP05 AWF passed its MOT?

WP05 AWF has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 30 Apr 2026.

Is WP05 AWF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WP05 AWF 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 WP05 AWF?

WP05 AWF is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.