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 1984cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 167,148 miles on the clock, averaging 7,347 miles per year, below 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 TZY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 167,148 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,732 |
| Average per year | 7,347 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 TZY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1984cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EF — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About EF05 TZY
What car is EF05 TZY?
EF05 TZY is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.
What is the mileage of EF05 TZY?
The last recorded mileage for EF05 TZY was 167,148 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF05 TZY passed its MOT?
EF05 TZY has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 23 Oct 2023.
Is EF05 TZY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF05 TZY 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 TZY?
EF05 TZY is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.