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MT05 LTZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 100,999 miles on the clock, averaging 6,724 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 MT05 LTZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,999
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,724

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading100,999 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,724
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT05 LTZ 28k46k64k83k101k '08'19'14

Check MT05 LTZ

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,999 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,999 miles
Since last MOT+14,760 miles
PASS
Mileage86,239 miles
Since last MOT+6,476 miles
PASS
Mileage79,763 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,763 miles
Since last MOT+7,554 miles
PASS
Mileage72,209 miles
Since last MOT+7,147 miles
PASS
Mileage65,062 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,053 miles
PASS
Mileage65,303 miles
Since last MOT+11,297 miles
PASS
Mileage54,006 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,968 miles
Since last MOT+9,292 miles
PASS
Mileage44,676 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,669 miles
Since last MOT+5,294 miles
PASS
Mileage39,375 miles
Since last MOT+1,645 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,730 miles
Since last MOT+10,039 miles
PASS
Mileage27,691 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

RegistrationMT05 LTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeMT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About MT05 LTZ

What car is MT05 LTZ?

MT05 LTZ is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of MT05 LTZ?

The last recorded mileage for MT05 LTZ was 100,999 miles, recorded on 29 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT05 LTZ passed its MOT?

MT05 LTZ has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 May 2019.

Is MT05 LTZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT05 LTZ 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 MT05 LTZ?

MT05 LTZ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.