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 Petrol 2000cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 110,782 miles on the clock, averaging 8,033 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.
MOT & Mileage History for EF05 LSO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 110,782 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,033 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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.
High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EF05 LSO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| 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 LSO
What car is EF05 LSO?
EF05 LSO is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.
What is the mileage of EF05 LSO?
The last recorded mileage for EF05 LSO was 110,782 miles, recorded on 30 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF05 LSO passed its MOT?
EF05 LSO has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 30 Nov 2018.
Is EF05 LSO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF05 LSO 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 LSO?
EF05 LSO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.