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EF05 BXM

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1600cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 126,740 miles on the clock, averaging 12,223 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF05 BXM

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,740
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2008
60%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
12,223

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading126,740 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,223
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF05 BXM 49k68k88k107k127k '08'14'12

Check EF05 BXM

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,740 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,740 miles
Since last MOT+16,363 miles
PASS
Mileage110,377 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,377 miles
Since last MOT+16,256 miles
PASS
Mileage94,121 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,121 miles
Since last MOT+13,710 miles
PASS
Mileage80,411 miles
Since last MOT+15,150 miles
PASS
Mileage65,261 miles
Since last MOT+5,625 miles
PASS
Mileage59,636 miles
Since last MOT+10,576 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,060 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 BXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About EF05 BXM

What car is EF05 BXM?

EF05 BXM is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EF05 BXM?

The last recorded mileage for EF05 BXM was 126,740 miles, recorded on 26 Aug 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF05 BXM passed its MOT?

EF05 BXM has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Aug 2014.

Is EF05 BXM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF05 BXM 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 EF05 BXM?

EF05 BXM is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.