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DG05 URO

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 172,145 miles on the clock, averaging 7,800 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DG05 URO

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,145
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,800

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading172,145 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,703
Average per year7,800
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DG05 URO 44k76k108k140k172k '08'25'17

Check DG05 URO

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,145 miles
Since last MOT+6,703 miles
PASS
Mileage165,442 miles
Since last MOT+7,318 miles
PASS
Mileage158,124 miles
Since last MOT+9,733 miles
PASS
Mileage148,391 miles
Since last MOT+10,323 miles
PASS
Mileage138,068 miles
Since last MOT+7,601 miles
PASS
Mileage130,467 miles
Since last MOT+15,518 miles
PASS
Mileage114,949 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,949 miles
Since last MOT+3,567 miles
PASS
Mileage111,382 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,375 miles
Since last MOT+2,145 miles
PASS
Mileage109,230 miles
Since last MOT+5,380 miles
PASS
Mileage103,850 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,850 miles
Since last MOT+6,054 miles
PASS
Mileage97,796 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,796 miles
Since last MOT+5,351 miles
PASS
Mileage92,445 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,441 miles
Since last MOT+4,549 miles
PASS
Mileage87,892 miles
Since last MOT+5,228 miles
PASS
Mileage82,664 miles
Since last MOT+6,231 miles
PASS
Mileage76,433 miles
Since last MOT+17,034 miles
PASS
Mileage59,399 miles
Since last MOT+15,321 miles
PASS
Mileage44,078 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 URO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeDG — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About DG05 URO

What car is DG05 URO?

DG05 URO is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chester in 2005.

What is the mileage of DG05 URO?

The last recorded mileage for DG05 URO was 172,145 miles, recorded on 6 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG05 URO passed its MOT?

DG05 URO has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Jan 2025.

Is DG05 URO ULEZ compliant?

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

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