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YX05 XCJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Pink Registered in Beverley, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourPink
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 126,049 miles on the clock, averaging 13,471 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 YX05 XCJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,049
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2008
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
13,471

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading126,049 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,424
Average per year13,471
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YX05 XCJ 42k63k84k105k126k '08'14'11

Check YX05 XCJ

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,049 miles
Since last MOT+15,424 miles
PASS
Mileage110,625 miles
Since last MOT+11,972 miles
PASS
Mileage98,653 miles
Since last MOT+281 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,372 miles
Since last MOT+15,938 miles
PASS
Mileage82,434 miles
Since last MOT+17,978 miles
PASS
Mileage64,456 miles
Since last MOT+15,856 miles
PASS
Mileage48,600 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,598 miles
Since last MOT+6,976 miles
PASS
Mileage41,622 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

RegistrationYX05 XCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYX — Beverley, Yorkshire
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About YX05 XCJ

What car is YX05 XCJ?

YX05 XCJ is a pink Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Beverley in 2005.

What is the mileage of YX05 XCJ?

The last recorded mileage for YX05 XCJ was 126,049 miles, recorded on 24 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YX05 XCJ passed its MOT?

YX05 XCJ has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 24 Nov 2014.

Is YX05 XCJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YX05 XCJ 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 YX05 XCJ?

YX05 XCJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.