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DK05 GKE

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 140,157 miles on the clock, averaging 8,109 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DK05 GKE

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,157
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,109

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading140,157 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,132
Average per year8,109
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DK05 GKE 31k58k86k113k140k '08'21'15

Check DK05 GKE

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,157 miles
Since last MOT+6,132 miles
PASS
Mileage134,025 miles
Since last MOT+4,002 miles
PASS
Mileage130,023 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage115,344 miles
Since last MOT+11,667 miles
PASS
Mileage103,677 miles
Since last MOT+4,647 miles
PASS
Mileage99,030 miles
Since last MOT+512 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,518 miles
Since last MOT+15,191 miles
PASS
Mileage83,327 miles
Since last MOT+15,254 miles
PASS
Mileage68,073 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,073 miles
Since last MOT+11,115 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,958 miles
Since last MOT+9,278 miles
PASS
Mileage47,680 miles
Since last MOT+9,418 miles
PASS
Mileage38,262 miles
Since last MOT+7,403 miles
PASS
Mileage30,859 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 GKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeDK — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About DK05 GKE

What car is DK05 GKE?

DK05 GKE is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chester in 2005.

What is the mileage of DK05 GKE?

The last recorded mileage for DK05 GKE was 140,157 miles, recorded on 20 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DK05 GKE passed its MOT?

DK05 GKE has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Nov 2021.

Is DK05 GKE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DK05 GKE 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 DK05 GKE?

DK05 GKE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.