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MA05 RRU

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 141,878 miles on the clock, averaging 8,378 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 MA05 RRU

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,878
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,378

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading141,878 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,078
Average per year8,378
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA05 RRU 27k56k84k113k142k '08'21'14

Check MA05 RRU

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,878 miles
Since last MOT+7,078 miles
PASS
Mileage134,800 miles
Since last MOT+9,250 miles
PASS
Mileage125,550 miles
Since last MOT+8,403 miles
PASS
Mileage117,147 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,147 miles
Since last MOT+11,914 miles
PASS
Mileage105,233 miles
Since last MOT+2,972 miles
PASS
Mileage102,261 miles
Since last MOT+7,470 miles
PASS
Mileage94,791 miles
Since last MOT+10,131 miles
PASS
Mileage84,660 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,659 miles
Since last MOT+11,114 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,545 miles
Since last MOT+19,944 miles
PASS
Mileage53,601 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,601 miles
Since last MOT+10,400 miles
PASS
Mileage43,201 miles
Since last MOT+12,578 miles
PASS
Mileage30,623 miles
Since last MOT+3,620 miles
PASS
Mileage27,003 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

RegistrationMA05 RRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeMA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About MA05 RRU

What car is MA05 RRU?

MA05 RRU is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of MA05 RRU?

The last recorded mileage for MA05 RRU was 141,878 miles, recorded on 19 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA05 RRU passed its MOT?

MA05 RRU has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 Dec 2021.

Is MA05 RRU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA05 RRU 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 RRU?

MA05 RRU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.