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ST05 FFU

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 133,727 miles on the clock, averaging 7,007 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 ST05 FFU

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,727
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,007

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading133,727 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year7,007
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ST05 FFU 29k55k81k107k134k '08'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,727 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,724 miles
Since last MOT+13,033 miles
PASS
Mileage120,691 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,684 miles
Since last MOT+601 miles
PASS
Mileage120,083 miles
Since last MOT+1,337 miles
PASS
Mileage118,746 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,743 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,722 miles
Since last MOT+5,535 miles
PASS
Mileage113,187 miles
Since last MOT+10,702 miles
PASS
Mileage102,485 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,485 miles
Since last MOT+11,262 miles
PASS
Mileage91,223 miles
Since last MOT+7,420 miles
PASS
Mileage83,803 miles
Since last MOT+7,429 miles
PASS
Mileage76,374 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,374 miles
Since last MOT+8,721 miles
PASS
Mileage67,653 miles
Since last MOT+9,286 miles
PASS
Mileage58,367 miles
Since last MOT+8,491 miles
PASS
Mileage49,876 miles
Since last MOT+10,063 miles
PASS
Mileage39,813 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,813 miles
Since last MOT+11,238 miles
PASS
Mileage28,575 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

RegistrationST05 FFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeST — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About ST05 FFU

What car is ST05 FFU?

ST05 FFU is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Dundee in 2005.

What is the mileage of ST05 FFU?

The last recorded mileage for ST05 FFU was 133,727 miles, recorded on 18 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ST05 FFU passed its MOT?

ST05 FFU has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 18 May 2023.

Is ST05 FFU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ST05 FFU 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 ST05 FFU?

ST05 FFU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.