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CU05 GLZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 141,491 miles on the clock, averaging 6,166 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CU05 GLZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,491
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,166

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading141,491 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,772
Average per year6,166
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CU05 GLZ 50k73k96k119k141k '08'23'17

Check CU05 GLZ

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage141,491 miles
Since last MOT+9,772 miles
PASS
Mileage131,719 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,719 miles
Since last MOT+7,908 miles
PASS
Mileage123,811 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,810 miles
Since last MOT+7,945 miles
PASS
Mileage115,865 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,865 miles
Since last MOT+3,065 miles
PASS
Mileage112,800 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,800 miles
Since last MOT+20,839 miles
PASS
Mileage91,961 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,960 miles
Since last MOT+5,846 miles
PASS
Mileage86,114 miles
Since last MOT+1,085 miles
PASS
Mileage85,029 miles
Since last MOT+1,929 miles
PASS
Mileage83,100 miles
Since last MOT+4,792 miles
PASS
Mileage78,308 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,285 miles
Since last MOT+7,327 miles
PASS
Mileage70,958 miles
Since last MOT+7,678 miles
PASS
Mileage63,280 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,273 miles
Since last MOT+1,891 miles
PASS
Mileage61,382 miles
Since last MOT+2,383 miles
PASS
Mileage58,999 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,996 miles
Since last MOT+8,779 miles
PASS
Mileage50,217 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About CU05 GLZ

What car is CU05 GLZ?

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

What is the mileage of CU05 GLZ?

The last recorded mileage for CU05 GLZ was 141,491 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CU05 GLZ passed its MOT?

CU05 GLZ has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 24 Jan 2023.

Is CU05 GLZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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