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MT05 RYG

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 126,132 miles on the clock, averaging 6,066 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 RYG

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,132
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,066

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading126,132 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,964
Average per year6,066
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT05 RYG 29k53k77k102k126k '08'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,132 miles
Since last MOT+6,964 miles
PASS
Mileage119,168 miles
Since last MOT+8,691 miles
PASS
Mileage110,477 miles
Since last MOT+11,107 miles
PASS
Mileage99,370 miles
Since last MOT+12,168 miles
PASS
Mileage87,202 miles
Since last MOT+264 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,938 miles
Since last MOT+12,012 miles
PASS
Mileage74,926 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,891 miles
Since last MOT+767 miles
PASS
Mileage74,124 miles
Since last MOT+920 miles
PASS
Mileage73,204 miles
Since last MOT+2,387 miles
PASS
Mileage70,817 miles
Since last MOT+3,151 miles
PASS
Mileage67,666 miles
Since last MOT+2,715 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,951 miles
Since last MOT+1,389 miles
PASS
Mileage63,562 miles
Since last MOT+4,254 miles
PASS
Mileage59,308 miles
Since last MOT+4,093 miles
PASS
Mileage55,215 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,215 miles
Since last MOT+10,195 miles
PASS
Mileage45,020 miles
Since last MOT+8,573 miles
PASS
Mileage36,447 miles
Since last MOT+7,625 miles
PASS
Mileage28,822 miles
Since last MOT+249 miles
PASS
Mileage28,573 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 RYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 RYG

What car is MT05 RYG?

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

What is the mileage of MT05 RYG?

The last recorded mileage for MT05 RYG was 126,132 miles, recorded on 7 Jun 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT05 RYG passed its MOT?

MT05 RYG has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 7 Jun 2024.

Is MT05 RYG ULEZ compliant?

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

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