Vehicle summary
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 1900cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 150,538 miles on the clock, averaging 6,825 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.
MOT & Mileage History for EF05 BXR
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 150,538 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 22,477 |
| Average per year | 6,825 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil
The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EF05 BXR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1900cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EF — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About EF05 BXR
What car is EF05 BXR?
EF05 BXR is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.
What is the mileage of EF05 BXR?
The last recorded mileage for EF05 BXR was 150,538 miles, recorded on 10 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF05 BXR passed its MOT?
EF05 BXR has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Aug 2023.
Is EF05 BXR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF05 BXR 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 EF05 BXR?
EF05 BXR is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.