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DA05 EEM

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 1968cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 117,627 miles on the clock, averaging 10,589 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DA05 EEM

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,627
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,589

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading117,627 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,589
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DA05 EEM 26k49k72k95k118k '08'17'12

Check DA05 EEM

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,627 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,627 miles
Since last MOT+13,642 miles
PASS
Mileage103,985 miles
Since last MOT+12,567 miles
PASS
Mileage91,418 miles
Since last MOT+55 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,363 miles
Since last MOT+13,922 miles
PASS
Mileage77,441 miles
Since last MOT+63 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,378 miles
Since last MOT+12,838 miles
PASS
Mileage64,540 miles
Since last MOT+11,523 miles
PASS
Mileage53,017 miles
Since last MOT+95 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,922 miles
Since last MOT+11,304 miles
PASS
Mileage41,618 miles
Since last MOT+1,904 miles
PASS
Mileage39,714 miles
Since last MOT+9,015 miles
PASS
Mileage30,699 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,693 miles
Since last MOT+4,993 miles
PASS
Mileage25,700 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 EEM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeDA — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About DA05 EEM

What car is DA05 EEM?

DA05 EEM is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chester in 2005.

What is the mileage of DA05 EEM?

The last recorded mileage for DA05 EEM was 117,627 miles, recorded on 23 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DA05 EEM passed its MOT?

DA05 EEM has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Jan 2017.

Is DA05 EEM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DA05 EEM 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 DA05 EEM?

DA05 EEM is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.