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 Petrol 1390cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 106,028 miles on the clock, averaging 5,670 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for DG05 ECN
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 106,028 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 5,670 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DG05 ECN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DG — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About DG05 ECN
What car is DG05 ECN?
DG05 ECN is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chester in 2005.
What is the mileage of DG05 ECN?
The last recorded mileage for DG05 ECN was 106,028 miles, recorded on 28 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DG05 ECN passed its MOT?
DG05 ECN has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Feb 2023.
Is DG05 ECN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DG05 ECN is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is DG05 ECN?
DG05 ECN is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.