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CU05 EAY

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 138,687 miles on the clock, averaging 9,622 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CU05 EAY

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,687
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,622

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 reading138,687 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year9,622
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CU05 EAY 32k59k86k112k139k '08'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,687 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,682 miles
Since last MOT+8,765 miles
PASS
Mileage129,917 miles
Since last MOT+8,795 miles
PASS
Mileage121,122 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,122 miles
Since last MOT+11,607 miles
PASS
Mileage109,515 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,514 miles
Since last MOT+7,089 miles
PASS
Mileage102,425 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,425 miles
Since last MOT+9,244 miles
PASS
Mileage93,181 miles
Since last MOT+8,765 miles
PASS
Mileage84,416 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,416 miles
Since last MOT+9,768 miles
PASS
Mileage74,648 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,648 miles
Since last MOT+9,816 miles
PASS
Mileage64,832 miles
Since last MOT+10,875 miles
PASS
Mileage53,957 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,957 miles
Since last MOT+10,365 miles
PASS
Mileage43,592 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,592 miles
Since last MOT+11,208 miles
PASS
Mileage32,384 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 EAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeCU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About CU05 EAY

What car is CU05 EAY?

CU05 EAY is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Swansea in 2005.

What is the mileage of CU05 EAY?

The last recorded mileage for CU05 EAY was 138,687 miles, recorded on 11 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CU05 EAY passed its MOT?

CU05 EAY has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 Jun 2019.

Is CU05 EAY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CU05 EAY 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 CU05 EAY?

CU05 EAY is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.