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WR05 BZO

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 115,706 miles on the clock, averaging 6,294 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 WR05 BZO

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,706
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2009
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,294

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading115,706 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,294
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WR05 BZO 24k47k70k93k116k '09'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,706 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,706 miles
Since last MOT+6,154 miles
PASS
Mileage109,552 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,552 miles
Since last MOT+5,398 miles
PASS
Mileage104,154 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,148 miles
Since last MOT+3,374 miles
PASS
Mileage100,774 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,753 miles
Since last MOT+4,877 miles
PASS
Mileage95,876 miles
Since last MOT+6,879 miles
PASS
Mileage88,997 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,987 miles
Since last MOT+9,071 miles
PASS
Mileage79,916 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,916 miles
Since last MOT+4,288 miles
PASS
Mileage75,628 miles
Since last MOT+13,127 miles
PASS
Mileage62,501 miles
Since last MOT+8,879 miles
PASS
Mileage53,622 miles
Since last MOT+7,714 miles
PASS
Mileage45,908 miles
Since last MOT+7,551 miles
PASS
Mileage38,357 miles
Since last MOT+7,844 miles
PASS
Mileage30,513 miles
Since last MOT+3,167 miles
PASS
Mileage27,346 miles
Since last MOT+2,950 miles
PASS
Mileage24,396 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

RegistrationWR05 BZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeWR — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About WR05 BZO

What car is WR05 BZO?

WR05 BZO is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bristol in 2005.

What is the mileage of WR05 BZO?

The last recorded mileage for WR05 BZO was 115,706 miles, recorded on 20 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR05 BZO passed its MOT?

WR05 BZO has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Nov 2023.

Is WR05 BZO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WR05 BZO 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 WR05 BZO?

WR05 BZO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.