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 2000cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 195,610 miles on the clock, averaging 11,647 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for EF05 EWJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 195,610 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12,432 |
| Average per year | 11,647 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EF05 EWJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2000cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EF — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About EF05 EWJ
What car is EF05 EWJ?
EF05 EWJ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.
What is the mileage of EF05 EWJ?
The last recorded mileage for EF05 EWJ was 195,610 miles, recorded on 29 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF05 EWJ passed its MOT?
EF05 EWJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Oct 2020.
Is EF05 EWJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF05 EWJ 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 EWJ?
EF05 EWJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.