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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 70,919 miles on the clock, averaging 3,362 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for MW05 GWE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 70,919 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,028 |
| Average per year | 3,362 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MW05 GWE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 GWE
What car is MW05 GWE?
MW05 GWE is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.
What is the mileage of MW05 GWE?
The last recorded mileage for MW05 GWE was 70,919 miles, recorded on 31 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MW05 GWE passed its MOT?
MW05 GWE has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 31 Jul 2025.
Is MW05 GWE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW05 GWE 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 GWE?
MW05 GWE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.