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CU05 MWX

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 122,948 miles on the clock, averaging 6,987 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CU05 MWX

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,948
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,987

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading122,948 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,981
Average per year6,987
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CU05 MWX 25k49k74k98k123k '08'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,948 miles
Since last MOT+2,981 miles
PASS
Mileage119,967 miles
Since last MOT+323 miles
PASS
Mileage119,644 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,662 miles
Since last MOT+484 miles
PASS
Mileage119,178 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,168 miles
Since last MOT+2,741 miles
PASS
Mileage116,427 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,388 miles
Since last MOT+13,873 miles
PASS
Mileage102,515 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,511 miles
Since last MOT+5,170 miles
PASS
Mileage97,341 miles
Since last MOT+5,805 miles
PASS
Mileage91,536 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,533 miles
Since last MOT+8,035 miles
PASS
Mileage83,498 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,498 miles
Since last MOT+9,219 miles
PASS
Mileage74,279 miles
Since last MOT+9,078 miles
PASS
Mileage65,201 miles
Since last MOT+11,584 miles
PASS
Mileage53,617 miles
Since last MOT+14,262 miles
PASS
Mileage39,355 miles
Since last MOT+14,812 miles
PASS
Mileage24,543 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 MWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeCU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About CU05 MWX

What car is CU05 MWX?

CU05 MWX is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Swansea in 2005.

What is the mileage of CU05 MWX?

The last recorded mileage for CU05 MWX was 122,948 miles, recorded on 26 May 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CU05 MWX passed its MOT?

CU05 MWX has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 26 May 2022.

Is CU05 MWX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CU05 MWX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is CU05 MWX?

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