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DV05 XJG

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Grey Registered in Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourGrey
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 142,808 miles on the clock, averaging 6,317 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DV05 XJG

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,808
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,317

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading142,808 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year6,317
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DV05 XJG 49k72k96k119k143k '08'23'16

Check DV05 XJG

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,808 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,804 miles
PASS
Mileage158,572 miles
Since last MOT+30,000 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,572 miles
Since last MOT+12,252 miles
PASS
Mileage116,320 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,315 miles
Since last MOT+6,242 miles
PASS
Mileage110,073 miles
Since last MOT+4,411 miles
PASS
Mileage105,662 miles
Since last MOT+600 miles
PASS
Mileage105,062 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,060 miles
Since last MOT+4,490 miles
PASS
Mileage100,570 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,570 miles
Since last MOT+7,652 miles
PASS
Mileage92,918 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,910 miles
Since last MOT+7,614 miles
PASS
Mileage85,296 miles
Since last MOT+8,246 miles
PASS
Mileage77,050 miles
Since last MOT+6,776 miles
PASS
Mileage70,274 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,274 miles
Since last MOT+5,124 miles
PASS
Mileage65,150 miles
Since last MOT+5,390 miles
PASS
Mileage59,760 miles
Since last MOT+6,878 miles
PASS
Mileage52,882 miles
Since last MOT+4,375 miles
PASS
Mileage48,507 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 XJG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeDV — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About DV05 XJG

What car is DV05 XJG?

DV05 XJG is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2005.

What is the mileage of DV05 XJG?

The last recorded mileage for DV05 XJG was 142,808 miles, recorded on 26 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DV05 XJG passed its MOT?

DV05 XJG has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 26 May 2023.

Is DV05 XJG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DV05 XJG 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 DV05 XJG?

DV05 XJG is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.