Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2005 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 115,504 miles on the clock, averaging 9,146 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 MA05 JKF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 115,504 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,452 |
| Average per year | 9,146 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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 | MA05 JKF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| 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 JKF
What car is MA05 JKF?
MA05 JKF is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.
What is the mileage of MA05 JKF?
The last recorded mileage for MA05 JKF was 115,504 miles, recorded on 14 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MA05 JKF passed its MOT?
MA05 JKF has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 14 Jun 2019.
Is MA05 JKF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA05 JKF 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 MA05 JKF?
MA05 JKF is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.