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CU05 SSX

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 196,815 miles on the clock, averaging 8,648 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CU05 SSX

MOT Status
Due date passed
196,815
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2008
73%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
8,648

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading196,815 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,643
Average per year8,648
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CU05 SSX 47k85k122k159k197k '08'25'16

Check CU05 SSX

Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage196,815 miles
Since last MOT+3,643 miles
PASS
Mileage193,172 miles
Since last MOT+4,046 miles
PASS
Mileage189,126 miles
Since last MOT+3,608 miles
PASS
Mileage185,518 miles
Since last MOT+5,257 miles
PASS
Mileage180,261 miles
Since last MOT+8,384 miles
PASS
Mileage171,877 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,877 miles
Since last MOT+7,447 miles
PASS
Mileage164,430 miles
Since last MOT+9,146 miles
PASS
Mileage155,284 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,284 miles
Since last MOT+9,591 miles
PASS
Mileage145,693 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,693 miles
Since last MOT+12,670 miles
PASS
Mileage133,023 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,021 miles
Since last MOT+8,650 miles
PASS
Mileage124,371 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage124,371 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage124,371 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,371 miles
Since last MOT+10,656 miles
PASS
Mileage113,715 miles
Since last MOT+14,589 miles
PASS
Mileage99,126 miles
Since last MOT+8,827 miles
PASS
Mileage90,299 miles
Since last MOT+6,939 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,360 miles
Since last MOT+14,481 miles
PASS
Mileage68,879 miles
Since last MOT+11,634 miles
PASS
Mileage57,245 miles
Since last MOT+9,626 miles
PASS
Mileage47,619 miles
Since last MOT+177 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,442 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About CU05 SSX

What car is CU05 SSX?

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

What is the mileage of CU05 SSX?

The last recorded mileage for CU05 SSX was 196,815 miles, recorded on 8 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CU05 SSX passed its MOT?

CU05 SSX has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 8 Oct 2025.

Is CU05 SSX ULEZ compliant?

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

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