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WP05 KJA

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 172,302 miles on the clock, averaging 7,204 miles per year, below 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 KJA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
172,302
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,204

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading172,302 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,204
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WP05 KJA 47k78k110k141k172k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,302 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage172,302 miles
Since last MOT+3,665 miles
PASS
Mileage168,637 miles
Since last MOT+3,639 miles
PASS
Mileage164,998 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,998 miles
Since last MOT+2,924 miles
PASS
Mileage162,074 miles
Since last MOT+3,229 miles
PASS
Mileage158,845 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,845 miles
Since last MOT+2,724 miles
PASS
Mileage156,121 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,121 miles
Since last MOT+5,593 miles
PASS
Mileage150,528 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,528 miles
Since last MOT+5,961 miles
PASS
Mileage144,567 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,566 miles
Since last MOT+4,826 miles
PASS
Mileage139,740 miles
Since last MOT+5,964 miles
PASS
Mileage133,776 miles
Since last MOT+233 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,543 miles
Since last MOT+5,269 miles
PASS
Mileage128,274 miles
Since last MOT+104,423 miles
PASS
Mileage23,851 miles
PASS
Mileage115,074 miles
Since last MOT+13,799 miles
PASS
Mileage101,275 miles
Since last MOT+11,218 miles
PASS
Mileage90,057 miles
Since last MOT+13,512 miles
PASS
Mileage76,545 miles
Since last MOT+17,475 miles
PASS
Mileage59,070 miles
Since last MOT+12,367 miles
PASS
Mileage46,703 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 KJA
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 KJA

What car is WP05 KJA?

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

What is the mileage of WP05 KJA?

The last recorded mileage for WP05 KJA was 172,302 miles, recorded on 2 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WP05 KJA passed its MOT?

WP05 KJA has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 2 Dec 2025.

Is WP05 KJA ULEZ compliant?

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

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