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MW05 BSU

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
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 2000cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 113,953 miles on the clock, averaging 9,315 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MW05 BSU

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,953
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2008
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
9,315

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 reading113,953 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,315
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MW05 BSU 30k51k72k93k114k '08'17'13

Check MW05 BSU

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,953 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,953 miles
Since last MOT+10,572 miles
PASS
Mileage103,381 miles
Since last MOT+8,523 miles
PASS
Mileage94,858 miles
Since last MOT+9,683 miles
PASS
Mileage85,175 miles
Since last MOT+8,755 miles
PASS
Mileage76,420 miles
Since last MOT+7,505 miles
PASS
Mileage68,915 miles
Since last MOT+14,372 miles
PASS
Mileage54,543 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,543 miles
Since last MOT+9,972 miles
PASS
Mileage44,571 miles
Since last MOT+14,679 miles
PASS
Mileage29,892 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 BSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeMW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About MW05 BSU

What car is MW05 BSU?

MW05 BSU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of MW05 BSU?

The last recorded mileage for MW05 BSU was 113,953 miles, recorded on 30 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW05 BSU passed its MOT?

MW05 BSU has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 30 Jun 2017.

Is MW05 BSU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW05 BSU 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 MW05 BSU?

MW05 BSU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.