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 Diesel 2000cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 116,740 miles on the clock, averaging 7,257 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for MW05 RLU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 116,740 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,307 |
| Average per year | 7,257 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MW05 RLU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2000cc |
| 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 RLU
What car is MW05 RLU?
MW05 RLU is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.
What is the mileage of MW05 RLU?
The last recorded mileage for MW05 RLU was 116,740 miles, recorded on 29 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MW05 RLU passed its MOT?
MW05 RLU has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 Aug 2019.
Is MW05 RLU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW05 RLU 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 RLU?
MW05 RLU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.