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CK05 TXL

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 164,943 miles on the clock, averaging 5,988 miles per year, below 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 CK05 TXL

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,943
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,988

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading164,943 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,312
Average per year5,988
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CK05 TXL 86k106k125k145k165k '08'21'13

Check CK05 TXL

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,943 miles
Since last MOT+1,312 miles
PASS
Mileage163,631 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,630 miles
Since last MOT+7,272 miles
PASS
Mileage156,358 miles
Since last MOT+7,284 miles
PASS
Mileage149,074 miles
Since last MOT+5,942 miles
PASS
Mileage143,132 miles
Since last MOT+7,361 miles
PASS
Mileage135,771 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,771 miles
Since last MOT+12,485 miles
PASS
Mileage123,286 miles
Since last MOT+5,872 miles
PASS
Mileage117,414 miles
Since last MOT+6,944 miles
PASS
Mileage110,470 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,451 miles
Since last MOT+17,621 miles
PASS
Mileage92,830 miles
Since last MOT+6,871 miles
PASS
Mileage85,959 miles
Since last MOT+9,621 miles
PASS
Mileage76,338 miles
PASS
Mileage118,448 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,448 miles
Since last MOT+32,393 miles
PASS
Mileage86,055 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,055 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

RegistrationCK05 TXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeCK — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About CK05 TXL

What car is CK05 TXL?

CK05 TXL is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2005.

What is the mileage of CK05 TXL?

The last recorded mileage for CK05 TXL was 164,943 miles, recorded on 6 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CK05 TXL passed its MOT?

CK05 TXL has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Jul 2021.

Is CK05 TXL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CK05 TXL 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 CK05 TXL?

CK05 TXL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.