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MM54 URC

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 1896cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 184,937 miles on the clock, averaging 9,498 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 MM54 URC

MOT Status
Due date passed
184,937
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2007
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
9,498

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading184,937 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,150
Average per year9,498
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MM54 URC 15k58k100k143k185k '07'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage184,937 miles
Since last MOT+7,150 miles
PASS
Mileage177,787 miles
Since last MOT+5,743 miles
PASS
Mileage172,044 miles
Since last MOT+5,883 miles
PASS
Mileage166,161 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,159 miles
Since last MOT+8,077 miles
PASS
Mileage158,082 miles
Since last MOT+3,823 miles
PASS
Mileage154,259 miles
Since last MOT+5,391 miles
PASS
Mileage148,868 miles
Since last MOT+7,750 miles
PASS
Mileage141,118 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,118 miles
Since last MOT+7,942 miles
PASS
Mileage133,176 miles
Since last MOT+6,950 miles
PASS
Mileage126,226 miles
Since last MOT+10,632 miles
PASS
Mileage115,594 miles
Since last MOT+10,973 miles
PASS
Mileage104,621 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,621 miles
Since last MOT+13,233 miles
PASS
Mileage91,388 miles
Since last MOT+14,117 miles
PASS
Mileage77,271 miles
Since last MOT+15,232 miles
PASS
Mileage62,039 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,996 miles
Since last MOT+15,802 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,194 miles
Since last MOT+13,736 miles
PASS
Mileage32,458 miles
Since last MOT+14,838 miles
PASS
Mileage17,620 miles
Since last MOT+2,382 miles
PASS
Mileage15,238 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

RegistrationMM54 URC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeMM — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About MM54 URC

What car is MM54 URC?

MM54 URC is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of MM54 URC?

The last recorded mileage for MM54 URC was 184,937 miles, recorded on 10 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MM54 URC passed its MOT?

MM54 URC has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Sep 2025.

Is MM54 URC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MM54 URC 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 MM54 URC?

MM54 URC is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.