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CF05 AFU

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1900cc

Grey Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 10 (55% pass rate). It has 149,907 miles on the clock, averaging 7,742 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 CF05 AFU

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,907
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
55%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,742

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading149,907 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16
Average per year7,742
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CF05 AFU 51k75k100k125k150k '08'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,907 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,891 miles
Since last MOT+7,201 miles
PASS
Mileage142,690 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,690 miles
Since last MOT+12,957 miles
PASS
Mileage129,733 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,733 miles
Since last MOT+6,166 miles
PASS
Mileage123,567 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,567 miles
Since last MOT+3,058 miles
PASS
Mileage120,509 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,508 miles
Since last MOT+5,611 miles
PASS
Mileage114,897 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,878 miles
Since last MOT+3,387 miles
PASS
Mileage111,491 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,491 miles
Since last MOT+6,901 miles
PASS
Mileage104,590 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,590 miles
Since last MOT+7,477 miles
PASS
Mileage97,113 miles
Since last MOT+9,424 miles
PASS
Mileage87,689 miles
Since last MOT+11,645 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,044 miles
Since last MOT+12,709 miles
PASS
Mileage63,335 miles
Since last MOT+12,644 miles
PASS
Mileage50,691 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,691 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

RegistrationCF05 AFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeCF — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About CF05 AFU

What car is CF05 AFU?

CF05 AFU is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2005.

What is the mileage of CF05 AFU?

The last recorded mileage for CF05 AFU was 149,907 miles, recorded on 10 May 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CF05 AFU passed its MOT?

CF05 AFU has had 22 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (12 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 10 May 2021.

Is CF05 AFU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CF05 AFU 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 CF05 AFU?

CF05 AFU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.