Vehicle summary
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 161,198 miles on the clock, averaging 8,669 miles per year, around 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 VWU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 161,198 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,415 |
| Average per year | 8,669 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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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
| Registration | CV05 VWU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CV — Swansea, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About CV05 VWU
What car is CV05 VWU?
CV05 VWU is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Swansea in 2005.
What is the mileage of CV05 VWU?
The last recorded mileage for CV05 VWU was 161,198 miles, recorded on 11 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CV05 VWU passed its MOT?
CV05 VWU has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 11 Dec 2024.
Is CV05 VWU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CV05 VWU 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 VWU?
CV05 VWU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.