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MM05 VST

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 3 MOT tests on record, passing 2 and failing once (67% pass rate). It has 83,594 miles on the clock, averaging 26,099 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 MM05 VST

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,594
Last Mileage
Recorded
3
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
2 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 3 tests on record
26,099

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading83,594 miles
Reading date
Average per year26,099
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MM05 VST 60k66k72k78k84k '08'09'09

Check MM05 VST

Full MOT Test History 3 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,594 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,594 miles
Since last MOT+23,587 miles
PASS
Mileage60,007 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

RegistrationMM05 VST
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeMM — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About MM05 VST

What car is MM05 VST?

MM05 VST is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of MM05 VST?

The last recorded mileage for MM05 VST was 83,594 miles, recorded on 28 May 2009 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MM05 VST passed its MOT?

MM05 VST has had 3 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (2 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 28 May 2009.

Is MM05 VST ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MM05 VST 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 MM05 VST?

MM05 VST is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.