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DG05 WLO

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 95,418 miles on the clock, averaging 6,946 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for DG05 WLO

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,418
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,946

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading95,418 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-3,988
Average per year6,946
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DG05 WLO 29k46k62k79k95k '08'17'13

Check DG05 WLO

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,418 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,406 miles
Since last MOT+7,383 miles
PASS
Mileage92,023 miles
Since last MOT+1,380 miles
PASS
Mileage90,643 miles
Since last MOT+1,909 miles
PASS
Mileage88,734 miles
Since last MOT+4,444 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,290 miles
Since last MOT+5,597 miles
PASS
Mileage78,693 miles
Since last MOT+62 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,631 miles
Since last MOT+14,698 miles
PASS
Mileage63,933 miles
Since last MOT+10,403 miles
PASS
Mileage53,530 miles
Since last MOT+7,144 miles
PASS
Mileage46,386 miles
Since last MOT+7,248 miles
PASS
Mileage39,138 miles
Since last MOT+9,804 miles
PASS
Mileage29,334 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 WLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeDG — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About DG05 WLO

What car is DG05 WLO?

DG05 WLO is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chester in 2005.

What is the mileage of DG05 WLO?

The last recorded mileage for DG05 WLO was 95,418 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG05 WLO passed its MOT?

DG05 WLO has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Oct 2017.

Is DG05 WLO ULEZ compliant?

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

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