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WP05 HLN

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 112,065 miles on the clock, averaging 8,267 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 WP05 HLN

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,065
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,267

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading112,065 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year8,267
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WP05 HLN 37k56k75k93k112k '08'17'14

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,065 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,061 miles
Since last MOT+4,680 miles
PASS
Mileage107,381 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,381 miles
Since last MOT+4,735 miles
PASS
Mileage102,646 miles
Since last MOT+3,956 miles
PASS
Mileage98,690 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,690 miles
Since last MOT+9,489 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,201 miles
Since last MOT+7,605 miles
PASS
Mileage81,596 miles
Since last MOT+10,087 miles
PASS
Mileage71,509 miles
Since last MOT+11,190 miles
PASS
Mileage60,319 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,319 miles
Since last MOT+9,130 miles
PASS
Mileage51,189 miles
Since last MOT+13,815 miles
PASS
Mileage37,374 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 HLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
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 HLN

What car is WP05 HLN?

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

What is the mileage of WP05 HLN?

The last recorded mileage for WP05 HLN was 112,065 miles, recorded on 10 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WP05 HLN passed its MOT?

WP05 HLN has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Jul 2017.

Is WP05 HLN ULEZ compliant?

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

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