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CU05 MKF

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Swansea, 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 190,043 miles on the clock, averaging 10,571 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 CU05 MKF

MOT Status
Due date passed
190,043
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
10,571

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading190,043 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,571
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CU05 MKF 37k76k114k152k190k '08'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage190,043 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage190,043 miles
Since last MOT+8,399 miles
PASS
Mileage181,644 miles
Since last MOT+11,529 miles
PASS
Mileage170,115 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,115 miles
Since last MOT+8,729 miles
PASS
Mileage161,386 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,343 miles
Since last MOT+19,960 miles
PASS
Mileage141,383 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,383 miles
Since last MOT+13,553 miles
PASS
Mileage127,830 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,830 miles
Since last MOT+3,284 miles
PASS
Mileage124,546 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,546 miles
Since last MOT+11,859 miles
PASS
Mileage112,687 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,681 miles
Since last MOT+12,558 miles
PASS
Mileage100,123 miles
Since last MOT+12,225 miles
PASS
Mileage87,898 miles
Since last MOT+12,745 miles
PASS
Mileage75,153 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,153 miles
Since last MOT+13,101 miles
PASS
Mileage62,052 miles
Since last MOT+12,042 miles
PASS
Mileage50,010 miles
Since last MOT+12,555 miles
PASS
Mileage37,455 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,455 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

RegistrationCU05 MKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeCU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About CU05 MKF

What car is CU05 MKF?

CU05 MKF is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Swansea in 2005.

What is the mileage of CU05 MKF?

The last recorded mileage for CU05 MKF was 190,043 miles, recorded on 29 Jul 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CU05 MKF passed its MOT?

CU05 MKF has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 29 Jul 2022.

Is CU05 MKF ULEZ compliant?

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

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