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WR05 YSJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1900cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1900cc
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 1900cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 124,411 miles on the clock, averaging 8,020 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 WR05 YSJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,411
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,020

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading124,411 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,020
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WR05 YSJ 26k51k75k100k124k '08'20'16

Check WR05 YSJ

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,411 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,410 miles
Since last MOT+7,124 miles
PASS
Mileage117,286 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,284 miles
Since last MOT+7,039 miles
PASS
Mileage110,245 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,240 miles
Since last MOT+7,198 miles
PASS
Mileage103,042 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,037 miles
Since last MOT+13,756 miles
PASS
Mileage89,281 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,273 miles
Since last MOT+12,677 miles
PASS
Mileage76,596 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,591 miles
Since last MOT+5,621 miles
PASS
Mileage70,970 miles
Since last MOT+7,268 miles
PASS
Mileage63,702 miles
Since last MOT+5,517 miles
PASS
Mileage58,185 miles
Since last MOT+7,406 miles
PASS
Mileage50,779 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,779 miles
Since last MOT+8,099 miles
PASS
Mileage42,680 miles
Since last MOT+8,158 miles
PASS
Mileage34,522 miles
Since last MOT+8,198 miles
PASS
Mileage26,324 miles

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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 YSJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeWR — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About WR05 YSJ

What car is WR05 YSJ?

WR05 YSJ is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Bristol in 2005.

What is the mileage of WR05 YSJ?

The last recorded mileage for WR05 YSJ was 124,411 miles, recorded on 16 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR05 YSJ passed its MOT?

WR05 YSJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 16 Sep 2020.

Is WR05 YSJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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