Vehicle summary
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 Petrol 1390cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 130,609 miles on the clock, averaging 7,026 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for MW05 GDJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 130,609 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 25,442 |
| Average per year | 7,026 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MW05 GDJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About MW05 GDJ
What car is MW05 GDJ?
MW05 GDJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.
What is the mileage of MW05 GDJ?
The last recorded mileage for MW05 GDJ was 130,609 miles, recorded on 13 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MW05 GDJ passed its MOT?
MW05 GDJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 13 Jun 2023.
Is MW05 GDJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW05 GDJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is MW05 GDJ?
MW05 GDJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.