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WR05 MVH

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Bristol, West of England · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 197,395 miles on the clock, averaging 13,553 miles per year, above 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 MVH

MOT Status
Due date passed
197,395
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
13,553

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading197,395 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,073
Average per year13,553
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WR05 MVH 89k116k143k170k197k '08'16'12

Check WR05 MVH

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage197,395 miles
Since last MOT+12,073 miles
PASS
Mileage185,322 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage185,322 miles
Since last MOT+11,948 miles
PASS
Mileage173,374 miles
Since last MOT+13,333 miles
PASS
Mileage160,041 miles
Since last MOT+11,854 miles
PASS
Mileage148,187 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,187 miles
Since last MOT+10,567 miles
PASS
Mileage137,620 miles
Since last MOT+9,669 miles
PASS
Mileage127,951 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,951 miles
Since last MOT+17,287 miles
PASS
Mileage110,664 miles
Since last MOT+21,729 miles
PASS
Mileage88,935 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 MVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 MVH

What car is WR05 MVH?

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

What is the mileage of WR05 MVH?

The last recorded mileage for WR05 MVH was 197,395 miles, recorded on 20 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR05 MVH passed its MOT?

WR05 MVH has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Jun 2016.

Is WR05 MVH ULEZ compliant?

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

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