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WP54 DZB

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 153,181 miles on the clock, averaging 8,907 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 WP54 DZB

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,181
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,907

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 reading153,181 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21,679
Average per year8,907
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WP54 DZB 41k69k97k125k153k '08'20'14

Check WP54 DZB

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,181 miles
Since last MOT+21,679 miles
PASS
Mileage131,502 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,502 miles
Since last MOT+5,475 miles
PASS
Mileage126,027 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,017 miles
Since last MOT+13,754 miles
PASS
Mileage112,263 miles
Since last MOT+15,110 miles
PASS
Mileage97,153 miles
Since last MOT+4,647 miles
PASS
Mileage92,506 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,484 miles
Since last MOT+6,998 miles
PASS
Mileage85,486 miles
Since last MOT+7,004 miles
PASS
Mileage78,482 miles
Since last MOT+7,858 miles
PASS
Mileage70,624 miles
Since last MOT+8,292 miles
PASS
Mileage62,332 miles
Since last MOT+6,049 miles
PASS
Mileage56,283 miles
Since last MOT+15,649 miles
PASS
Mileage40,634 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

RegistrationWP54 DZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeWP — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About WP54 DZB

What car is WP54 DZB?

WP54 DZB is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bristol in 2005.

What is the mileage of WP54 DZB?

The last recorded mileage for WP54 DZB was 153,181 miles, recorded on 21 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WP54 DZB passed its MOT?

WP54 DZB has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Sep 2020.

Is WP54 DZB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WP54 DZB 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 WP54 DZB?

WP54 DZB is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.