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CV05 VXC

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 161,119 miles on the clock, averaging 7,786 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 VXC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
161,119
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
90%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,786

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading161,119 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,548
Average per year7,786
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CV05 VXC 24k58k93k127k161k '08'25'17

Check CV05 VXC

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,119 miles
Since last MOT+2,548 miles
PASS
Mileage158,571 miles
Since last MOT+3,133 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+8,263 miles
PASS
Mileage147,175 miles
Since last MOT+7,058 miles
PASS
Mileage140,117 miles
Since last MOT+8,673 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+243 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,201 miles
Since last MOT+10,363 miles
PASS
Mileage120,838 miles
Since last MOT+7,103 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+19,415 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+8,453 miles
PASS
Mileage85,867 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,867 miles
Since last MOT+4,841 miles
PASS
Mileage81,026 miles
Since last MOT+1,011 miles
PASS
Mileage80,015 miles
Since last MOT+11,082 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+9,057 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+9,274 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+9,276 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+10,204 miles
PASS
Mileage31,122 miles
Since last MOT+7,092 miles
PASS
Mileage24,030 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 VXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeCV — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About CV05 VXC

What car is CV05 VXC?

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

What is the mileage of CV05 VXC?

The last recorded mileage for CV05 VXC was 161,119 miles, recorded on 19 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CV05 VXC passed its MOT?

CV05 VXC has had 20 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (18 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 19 Nov 2025.

Is CV05 VXC ULEZ compliant?

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

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