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CF05 AGO

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 242,187 miles on the clock, averaging 14,997 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 CF05 AGO

MOT Status
Due date passed
242,187
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
14,997

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading242,187 miles
Reading date
Average per year14,997
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CF05 AGO 38k89k140k191k242k '08'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage242,187 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage242,187 miles
Since last MOT+8,959 miles
PASS
Mileage233,228 miles
Since last MOT+8,258 miles
PASS
Mileage224,970 miles
Since last MOT+25,569 miles
PASS
Mileage199,401 miles
Since last MOT+40,869 miles
PASS
Mileage158,532 miles
Since last MOT+10,551 miles
PASS
Mileage147,981 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,980 miles
Since last MOT+5,975 miles
PASS
Mileage142,005 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,005 miles
Since last MOT+9,112 miles
PASS
Mileage132,893 miles
Since last MOT+10,136 miles
PASS
Mileage122,757 miles
Since last MOT+12,910 miles
PASS
Mileage109,847 miles
Since last MOT+17,778 miles
PASS
Mileage92,069 miles
Since last MOT+19,481 miles
PASS
Mileage72,588 miles
Since last MOT+11,449 miles
PASS
Mileage61,139 miles
Since last MOT+11,604 miles
PASS
Mileage49,535 miles
Since last MOT+11,745 miles
PASS
Mileage37,790 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,790 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 AGO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeCF — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About CF05 AGO

What car is CF05 AGO?

CF05 AGO is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2005.

What is the mileage of CF05 AGO?

The last recorded mileage for CF05 AGO was 242,187 miles, recorded on 8 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CF05 AGO passed its MOT?

CF05 AGO has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Jan 2022.

Is CF05 AGO ULEZ compliant?

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

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