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DG05 MDX

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
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 2000cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 145,947 miles on the clock, averaging 9,416 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DG05 MDX

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,947
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,416

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading145,947 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17
Average per year9,416
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DG05 MDX 25k55k85k116k146k '08'20'15

Check DG05 MDX

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,947 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,930 miles
Since last MOT+9,874 miles
PASS
Mileage136,056 miles
Since last MOT+316 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,740 miles
Since last MOT+16,242 miles
PASS
Mileage119,498 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,498 miles
Since last MOT+10,460 miles
PASS
Mileage109,038 miles
Since last MOT+10,073 miles
PASS
Mileage98,965 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,965 miles
Since last MOT+6,930 miles
PASS
Mileage92,035 miles
Since last MOT+7,431 miles
PASS
Mileage84,604 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,604 miles
Since last MOT+9,484 miles
PASS
Mileage75,120 miles
Since last MOT+16,403 miles
PASS
Mileage58,717 miles
Since last MOT+16,921 miles
PASS
Mileage41,796 miles
Since last MOT+3,493 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,303 miles
Since last MOT+6,051 miles
PASS
Mileage32,252 miles
Since last MOT+6,605 miles
PASS
Mileage25,647 miles
Since last MOT+684 miles
PASS
Mileage24,963 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 MDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeDG — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About DG05 MDX

What car is DG05 MDX?

DG05 MDX is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Chester in 2005.

What is the mileage of DG05 MDX?

The last recorded mileage for DG05 MDX was 145,947 miles, recorded on 15 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG05 MDX passed its MOT?

DG05 MDX has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Dec 2020.

Is DG05 MDX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DG05 MDX 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 DG05 MDX?

DG05 MDX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.