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CV05 TRX

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 121,739 miles on the clock, averaging 6,937 miles per year, below 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 CV05 TRX

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,739
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,937

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading121,739 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,937
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CV05 TRX 37k58k79k100k122k '08'20'17

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,739 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,739 miles
Since last MOT+3,445 miles
PASS
Mileage118,294 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,294 miles
Since last MOT+2,852 miles
PASS
Mileage115,442 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,412 miles
Since last MOT+2,915 miles
PASS
Mileage112,497 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,451 miles
Since last MOT+5,226 miles
PASS
Mileage107,225 miles
Since last MOT+3,444 miles
PASS
Mileage103,781 miles
Since last MOT+4,401 miles
PASS
Mileage99,380 miles
Since last MOT+10,954 miles
PASS
Mileage88,426 miles
Since last MOT+9,750 miles
PASS
Mileage78,676 miles
Since last MOT+14,083 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,593 miles
Since last MOT+16,421 miles
PASS
Mileage48,172 miles
Since last MOT+11,510 miles
PASS
Mileage36,662 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

RegistrationCV05 TRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeCV — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About CV05 TRX

What car is CV05 TRX?

CV05 TRX is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Swansea in 2005.

What is the mileage of CV05 TRX?

The last recorded mileage for CV05 TRX was 121,739 miles, recorded on 21 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CV05 TRX passed its MOT?

CV05 TRX has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Jul 2020.

Is CV05 TRX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CV05 TRX 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 CV05 TRX?

CV05 TRX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.