The road tax status for CF05 CDE is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for CF05 CDE?

The MOT for CF05 CDE is valid and due for renewal on or before 21 March 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of CF05 CDE?

The recorded mileage for CF05 CDE is 155,448 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is CF05 CDE ULEZ compliant?

No, CF05 CDE does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · CF05 CDE

CF05 CDE

2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 155,448 miles. MOT expired on 21 Mar 2026.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 2005 · Cardiff
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 21 Mar 2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 155,448 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Expired on 21 Mar 2026View ↓

Tax Status

Check Tax

Click to check rates

Fuel Type

Petrol

Year

2005

Engine

1598cc

£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee

Official Check

Full Vehicle History & Finance Check£19.99 (HPI)

£8.99one-off payment

Instant online report + PDF copy emailed

Why check before paying the seller?

Free DVSA records only show public MOT passes. Only an Experian check verifies if the car has unpaid finance debt, a total-loss write-off marker, or a police theft report.

Experian Registry Checks Ready to Verify

Outstanding Finance (HP / PCP)

Lenders can legally repossess unpaid cars

READY

Insurance Total Loss (Cat S, N, A, B)

Structural & accident damage records

READY

Police Stolen Marker (PNC)

Police National Computer register

READY

Mileage Fraud & Plate Changes

Cross-referenced national logbook

READY

One-off payment PDF copy emailed Apple & Google Pay £20,000 guarantee

£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee

Official Check

Full Vehicle History & Finance Check£19.99 (HPI)

£8.99one-off payment

Instant online report + PDF copy emailed

Why check before paying the seller?

Free DVSA records only show public MOT passes. Only an Experian check verifies if the car has unpaid finance debt, a total-loss write-off marker, or a police theft report.

Experian Registry Checks Ready to Verify

Outstanding Finance (HP / PCP)

Lenders can legally repossess unpaid cars

READY

Insurance Total Loss (Cat S, N, A, B)

Structural & accident damage records

READY

Police Stolen Marker (PNC)

Police National Computer register

READY

Mileage Fraud & Plate Changes

Cross-referenced national logbook

READY

One-off payment PDF copy emailed Apple & Google Pay £20,000 guarantee

Used Car Buyer Alert1 in 3 UK cars has hidden active finance or write-off history

Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.

£20,000 Experian Guarantee· 80+ check points · Instant results

CF05 CDE Key Findings

23 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 22/03/2025
155,448 miles recorded at latest MOT
5 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

CF05 CDE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Oct 2026, 09:52

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (CF05 CDE) between July 2008 and March 2025.

The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 22 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 64 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.

PASS

FAIL

ADVISORY

CF05 CDE Mileage History

04/07/200821,409 mi
04/07/200821,409 mi
03/03/200926,006 mi+4,597 mi
05/02/201028,212 mi+2,206 mi
17/02/201130,180 mi+1,968 mi
16/02/201231,881 mi+1,701 mi
16/02/201231,881 mi
14/02/201340,397 mi+8,516 mi
11/02/201447,758 mi+7,361 mi
23/02/201552,399 mi+4,641 mi
13/02/201657,990 mi+5,591 mi
27/02/201763,920 mi+5,930 mi
28/02/201871,929 mi+8,009 mi
27/02/201984,939 mi+13,010 mi
05/03/201985,001 mi+62 mi
29/02/202098,058 mi+13,057 mi
29/02/202098,059 mi+1 mi
03/03/2021108,275 mi+10,216 mi
03/03/2022119,830 mi+11,555 mi
06/03/2023132,665 mi+12,835 mi
04/03/2024144,404 mi+11,739 mi
07/03/2024144,443 mi+39 mi
22/03/2025155,448 mi+11,005 mi

Average of roughly 8,020 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence

Estimate current market value

Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

MOT Expired or Failed

Tax Status Unknown

Good MOT pass rate (80%)

Older vehicle

Experian Provenance Check

Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.

Experian Provenance Data

Vehicle Provenance Investigation

9 Key Registers

Comprehensive register checks across Experian, MIAFTR, Police National Computer, and DVLA records.

CHECK REQUIRED

OUTSTANDING FINANCE

Experian Register

Checks Experian asset registers to identify any active PCP, HP, or loan agreements.

Experian Asset Register: [Query Required]

Agreements & Lender Search: [Check to Reveal]

Experian Register:QUERY REQUIRED

CHECK REQUIRED

INSURANCE WRITE-OFF

MIAFTR Register

Checks the UK insurance total loss register for Category A, B, S, or N write-offs.

MIAFTR Insurance Database: [Query Required]

Write-Off Category & Date: [Check to Reveal]

MIAFTR Register:QUERY REQUIRED

CHECK REQUIRED

POLICE STOLEN (PNC)

Police PNC

Searches the UK Police National Computer (PNC) for active stolen vehicle reports.

Police National Computer: [Query Required]

Active Stolen Marker Search: [Check to Reveal]

Police Computer:QUERY REQUIRED

CHECK REQUIRED

SALVAGE & AUCTION

Salvage Registers

Cross-checks major UK salvage databases to identify if this vehicle has ever been listed in a salvage auction.

Salvage Auction Registries: [Query Required]

Trade Auction Disposal Lots: [Check to Reveal]

Salvage Registries:QUERY REQUIRED

CHECK REQUIRED

IMPORTED RECORD

Import Register

Checks vehicle registration records to verify if this vehicle was imported from abroad.

Import & Prior VRM Register: [Query Required]

Country of Origin Audit: [Check to Reveal]

Import Register:QUERY REQUIRED

CHECK REQUIRED

EXPORTED MARKER

Export Register

Checks whether the vehicle has been marked for permanent or temporary export from the UK.

Customs & Export Register: [Query Required]

UK Road Eligibility Marker: [Check to Reveal]

Export Register:QUERY REQUIRED

CHECK REQUIRED

SCRAPPED RECORD

Scrappage Register

Validates whether the car has been surrendered or notified as scrapped to an Authorized Treatment Facility.

Scrappage & ATF Register: [Query Required]

Disposal Notification Check: [Check to Reveal]

Scrappage Register:QUERY REQUIRED

CHECK REQUIRED

CERTIFICATE OF DESTRUCTION

Statutory CoD

Confirms whether a statutory Certificate of Destruction has been issued against this chassis.

Certificate of Destruction Register: [Query Required]

Statutory Scrapping Decrees: [Check to Reveal]

Destruction Register:QUERY REQUIRED

CHECK REQUIRED

V5C LOGBOOK & KEEPERS

DVLA Master

Audits number of registered keepers and latest V5C logbook issue date.

DVLA Logbook Issue Date: [Query Required]

Previous Keepers Count: [Check to Reveal]

DVLA Keeper Master:QUERY REQUIRED

£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee Included

Avoid an Average £4,200 Loss on Undisclosed Vehicle Risks

Free DVLA records only confirm basic tax and MOT roadworthiness. 1 in 3 UK cars has hidden PCP/HP finance, insurance write-off categories, or unrecorded salvage history. Run the full check across all 9 registers with £20,000 Experian data guarantee protection.

HPI Check

£19.99

Single vehicle check

carVertical

£37.99

Single report

RAC Check

£14.99

Standard history

BEST VALUE

IsItAGoodCar

£8.99