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DF05 GRX

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 107,181 miles on the clock, averaging 5,158 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DF05 GRX

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,181
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
5,158

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 reading107,181 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,731
Average per year5,158
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DF05 GRX 53k67k80k94k107k '08'19'14

Check DF05 GRX

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,181 miles
Since last MOT+7,731 miles
PASS
Mileage99,450 miles
Since last MOT+3,298 miles
PASS
Mileage96,152 miles
Since last MOT+4,930 miles
PASS
Mileage91,222 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,222 miles
Since last MOT+6,250 miles
PASS
Mileage84,972 miles
Since last MOT+6,200 miles
PASS
Mileage78,772 miles
Since last MOT+5,851 miles
PASS
Mileage72,921 miles
Since last MOT+4,991 miles
PASS
Mileage67,930 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,930 miles
Since last MOT+4,805 miles
PASS
Mileage63,125 miles
Since last MOT+4,101 miles
PASS
Mileage59,024 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,024 miles
Since last MOT+6,017 miles
PASS
Mileage53,007 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 GRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeDF — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About DF05 GRX

What car is DF05 GRX?

DF05 GRX is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Chester in 2005.

What is the mileage of DF05 GRX?

The last recorded mileage for DF05 GRX was 107,181 miles, recorded on 5 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF05 GRX passed its MOT?

DF05 GRX has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Jun 2019.

Is DF05 GRX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DF05 GRX 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 DF05 GRX?

DF05 GRX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.