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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 131,249 miles on the clock, averaging 12,240 miles per year, above 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 DY05 CNK
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 131,249 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 13,085 |
| Average per year | 12,240 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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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 | DY05 CNK |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DY — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About DY05 CNK
What car is DY05 CNK?
DY05 CNK is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2005.
What is the mileage of DY05 CNK?
The last recorded mileage for DY05 CNK was 131,249 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DY05 CNK passed its MOT?
DY05 CNK has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Jun 2016.
Is DY05 CNK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DY05 CNK 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 DY05 CNK?
DY05 CNK is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.