Vehicle summary
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 166,463 miles on the clock, averaging 7,852 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 CA05 URV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 166,463 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 7,852 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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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
| Registration | CA05 URV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CA — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About CA05 URV
What car is CA05 URV?
CA05 URV is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2005.
What is the mileage of CA05 URV?
The last recorded mileage for CA05 URV was 166,463 miles, recorded on 10 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CA05 URV passed its MOT?
CA05 URV has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 10 Aug 2023.
Is CA05 URV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CA05 URV 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 CA05 URV?
CA05 URV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.