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 Petrol 1390cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 120,801 miles on the clock, averaging 6,499 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for MA05 FSE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 120,801 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 239 |
| Average per year | 6,499 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MA05 FSE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About MA05 FSE
What car is MA05 FSE?
MA05 FSE is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.
What is the mileage of MA05 FSE?
The last recorded mileage for MA05 FSE was 120,801 miles, recorded on 5 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MA05 FSE passed its MOT?
MA05 FSE has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Oct 2020.
Is MA05 FSE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA05 FSE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is MA05 FSE?
MA05 FSE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.