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DG05 XBH

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourSilver
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 212,834 miles on the clock, averaging 13,208 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DG05 XBH

MOT Status
Due date passed
212,834
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
13,208

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading212,834 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,106
Average per year13,208
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DG05 XBH 49k90k131k172k213k '08'20'15

Check DG05 XBH

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage212,834 miles
Since last MOT+1,106 miles
FAIL
Mileage211,728 miles
Since last MOT+15,391 miles
PASS
Mileage196,337 miles
Since last MOT+8,878 miles
PASS
Mileage187,459 miles
Since last MOT+9,291 miles
PASS
Mileage178,168 miles
Since last MOT+8,184 miles
PASS
Mileage169,984 miles
Since last MOT+11,690 miles
PASS
Mileage158,294 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,284 miles
Since last MOT+10,466 miles
PASS
Mileage147,818 miles
Since last MOT+9,002 miles
PASS
Mileage138,816 miles
Since last MOT+13,883 miles
PASS
Mileage124,933 miles
Since last MOT+11,735 miles
PASS
Mileage113,198 miles
Since last MOT+15,456 miles
PASS
Mileage97,742 miles
Since last MOT+6,863 miles
PASS
Mileage90,879 miles
Since last MOT+41,573 miles
PASS
Mileage49,306 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 XBH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 XBH

What car is DG05 XBH?

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

What is the mileage of DG05 XBH?

The last recorded mileage for DG05 XBH was 212,834 miles, recorded on 4 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG05 XBH passed its MOT?

DG05 XBH has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 4 Aug 2020.

Is DG05 XBH ULEZ compliant?

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

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