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WR55 EHM

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 175,016 miles on the clock, averaging 13,062 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 WR55 EHM

MOT Status
Due date passed
175,016
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
13,062

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 reading175,016 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,062
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WR55 EHM 31k67k103k139k175k '08'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage175,016 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage175,016 miles
Since last MOT+23,165 miles
PASS
Mileage151,851 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,836 miles
Since last MOT+18,698 miles
PASS
Mileage133,138 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,138 miles
Since last MOT+18,226 miles
PASS
Mileage114,912 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,912 miles
Since last MOT+13,823 miles
PASS
Mileage101,089 miles
Since last MOT+11,358 miles
PASS
Mileage89,731 miles
Since last MOT+9,861 miles
PASS
Mileage79,870 miles
Since last MOT+63 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,807 miles
Since last MOT+10,568 miles
PASS
Mileage69,239 miles
Since last MOT+7,717 miles
PASS
Mileage61,522 miles
Since last MOT+10,106 miles
PASS
Mileage51,416 miles
Since last MOT+10,279 miles
PASS
Mileage41,137 miles
Since last MOT+9,642 miles
PASS
Mileage31,495 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 EHM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeWR — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About WR55 EHM

What car is WR55 EHM?

WR55 EHM is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bristol in 2005.

What is the mileage of WR55 EHM?

The last recorded mileage for WR55 EHM was 175,016 miles, recorded on 2 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR55 EHM passed its MOT?

WR55 EHM has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Dec 2019.

Is WR55 EHM ULEZ compliant?

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

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