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MJ05 PUK

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1900cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1900cc
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 1900cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 127,138 miles on the clock, averaging 5,321 miles per year, below 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 MJ05 PUK

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,138
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,321

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading127,138 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,414
Average per year5,321
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ05 PUK 36k59k82k104k127k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,138 miles
Since last MOT+3,414 miles
PASS
Mileage123,724 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,689 miles
Since last MOT+6,250 miles
PASS
Mileage117,439 miles
Since last MOT+9,428 miles
PASS
Mileage108,011 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
PASS
Mileage108,006 miles
Since last MOT+7,910 miles
PASS
Mileage100,096 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,095 miles
Since last MOT+8,223 miles
PASS
Mileage91,872 miles
Since last MOT+6,899 miles
PASS
Mileage84,973 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,972 miles
Since last MOT+3,981 miles
PASS
Mileage80,991 miles
Since last MOT+3,767 miles
PASS
Mileage77,224 miles
Since last MOT+4,247 miles
PASS
Mileage72,977 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,977 miles
Since last MOT+4,738 miles
PASS
Mileage68,239 miles
Since last MOT+4,020 miles
PASS
Mileage64,219 miles
Since last MOT+4,191 miles
PASS
Mileage60,028 miles
Since last MOT+2,839 miles
PASS
Mileage57,189 miles
Since last MOT+3,607 miles
PASS
Mileage53,582 miles
Since last MOT+5,199 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,383 miles
Since last MOT+5,584 miles
PASS
Mileage42,799 miles
Since last MOT+6,552 miles
PASS
Mileage36,247 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

RegistrationMJ05 PUK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About MJ05 PUK

What car is MJ05 PUK?

MJ05 PUK is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of MJ05 PUK?

The last recorded mileage for MJ05 PUK was 127,138 miles, recorded on 20 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ05 PUK passed its MOT?

MJ05 PUK has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Sep 2025.

Is MJ05 PUK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ05 PUK 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 MJ05 PUK?

MJ05 PUK is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.