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WR05 TZA

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 2 MOT tests on record, passing 1 and failing once (50% pass rate). It has 55,215 miles on the clock at the last MOT. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.

MOT & Mileage History for WR05 TZA

MOT Status
Due date passed
55,215
Last Mileage
Recorded
2
Total Tests
Since 2008
50%
Pass Rate
1 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 2 tests on record
N/A

Average miles/year

Insufficient data
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Latest reading55,215 miles
Reading date
Mileage consistencyUnknown
Mileage over time for WR05 TZA 55k55k55k55k55k '08'08

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Full MOT Test History 2 tests on record

PASS
Mileage55,215 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,215 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 TZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
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 TZA

What car is WR05 TZA?

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

What is the mileage of WR05 TZA?

The last recorded mileage for WR05 TZA was 55,215 miles, recorded on 27 May 2008 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR05 TZA passed its MOT?

WR05 TZA has had 2 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (1 pass, 1 failure). It last passed on 27 May 2008.

Is WR05 TZA ULEZ compliant?

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

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