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WR55 DWC

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 124,291 miles on the clock, averaging 7,855 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 WR55 DWC

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,291
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,855

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading124,291 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,130
Average per year7,855
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WR55 DWC 24k49k74k99k124k '08'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,291 miles
Since last MOT+3,130 miles
PASS
Mileage121,161 miles
Since last MOT+3,358 miles
PASS
Mileage117,803 miles
Since last MOT+5,021 miles
PASS
Mileage112,782 miles
Since last MOT+7,009 miles
PASS
Mileage105,773 miles
Since last MOT+6,496 miles
PASS
Mileage99,277 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,277 miles
Since last MOT+6,947 miles
PASS
Mileage92,330 miles
Since last MOT+8,076 miles
PASS
Mileage84,254 miles
Since last MOT+6,648 miles
PASS
Mileage77,606 miles
Since last MOT+7,765 miles
PASS
Mileage69,841 miles
Since last MOT+12,301 miles
PASS
Mileage57,540 miles
Since last MOT+15,323 miles
PASS
Mileage42,217 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,207 miles
Since last MOT+9,616 miles
PASS
Mileage32,591 miles
Since last MOT+8,556 miles
PASS
Mileage24,035 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

RegistrationWR55 DWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeWR — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About WR55 DWC

What car is WR55 DWC?

WR55 DWC is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Bristol in 2005.

What is the mileage of WR55 DWC?

The last recorded mileage for WR55 DWC was 124,291 miles, recorded on 22 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR55 DWC passed its MOT?

WR55 DWC has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 22 Sep 2021.

Is WR55 DWC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WR55 DWC 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 WR55 DWC?

WR55 DWC is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.