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WP05 UAG

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 205,760 miles on the clock, averaging 6,765 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 UAG

MOT Status
Due date passed
205,760
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,765

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading205,760 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year6,765
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WP05 UAG 98k125k152k179k206k '08'24'18

Check WP05 UAG

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage205,760 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage205,755 miles
Since last MOT+3,570 miles
PASS
Mileage202,185 miles
Since last MOT+4,094 miles
PASS
Mileage198,091 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage198,091 miles
Since last MOT+6,158 miles
PASS
Mileage191,933 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage191,933 miles
Since last MOT+4,629 miles
PASS
Mileage187,304 miles
Since last MOT+5,995 miles
PASS
Mileage181,309 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage181,309 miles
Since last MOT+6,924 miles
PASS
Mileage174,385 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage174,383 miles
Since last MOT+6,487 miles
PASS
Mileage167,896 miles
Since last MOT+6,369 miles
PASS
Mileage161,527 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,527 miles
Since last MOT+5,898 miles
PASS
Mileage155,629 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,629 miles
Since last MOT+5,639 miles
PASS
Mileage149,990 miles
Since last MOT+6,779 miles
PASS
Mileage143,211 miles
Since last MOT+7,701 miles
PASS
Mileage135,510 miles
Since last MOT+8,512 miles
PASS
Mileage126,998 miles
Since last MOT+9,541 miles
PASS
Mileage117,457 miles
Since last MOT+9,957 miles
PASS
Mileage107,500 miles
Since last MOT+9,722 miles
PASS
Mileage97,778 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 UAG
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 UAG

What car is WP05 UAG?

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

What is the mileage of WP05 UAG?

The last recorded mileage for WP05 UAG was 205,760 miles, recorded on 9 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WP05 UAG passed its MOT?

WP05 UAG has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 9 Jul 2024.

Is WP05 UAG ULEZ compliant?

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

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