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CF55 GPU

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 155,939 miles on the clock, averaging 7,471 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 CF55 GPU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
155,939
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,471

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading155,939 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,648
Average per year7,471
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CF55 GPU 27k59k92k124k156k '08'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,939 miles
Since last MOT+7,648 miles
PASS
Mileage148,291 miles
Since last MOT+9,633 miles
PASS
Mileage138,658 miles
Since last MOT+9,522 miles
PASS
Mileage129,136 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,135 miles
Since last MOT+6,807 miles
PASS
Mileage122,328 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,327 miles
Since last MOT+6,056 miles
PASS
Mileage116,271 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,261 miles
Since last MOT+8,520 miles
PASS
Mileage107,741 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,741 miles
Since last MOT+9,680 miles
PASS
Mileage98,061 miles
Since last MOT+11,880 miles
PASS
Mileage86,181 miles
Since last MOT+11,783 miles
PASS
Mileage74,398 miles
Since last MOT+5,014 miles
PASS
Mileage69,384 miles
Since last MOT+5,676 miles
PASS
Mileage63,708 miles
Since last MOT+5,681 miles
PASS
Mileage58,027 miles
Since last MOT+7,415 miles
PASS
Mileage50,612 miles
Since last MOT+4,168 miles
PASS
Mileage46,444 miles
Since last MOT+3,353 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,091 miles
Since last MOT+6,776 miles
PASS
Mileage36,315 miles
Since last MOT+8,991 miles
PASS
Mileage27,324 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

RegistrationCF55 GPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeCF — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About CF55 GPU

What car is CF55 GPU?

CF55 GPU is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2005.

What is the mileage of CF55 GPU?

The last recorded mileage for CF55 GPU was 155,939 miles, recorded on 7 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CF55 GPU passed its MOT?

CF55 GPU has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Feb 2026.

Is CF55 GPU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CF55 GPU 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 CF55 GPU?

CF55 GPU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.