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EO05 LJE

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
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 2000cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 158,661 miles on the clock, averaging 6,951 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 EO05 LJE

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,661
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,951

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading158,661 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,587
Average per year6,951
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO05 LJE 50k77k104k132k159k '08'23'17

Check EO05 LJE

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,661 miles
Since last MOT+4,587 miles
PASS
Mileage154,074 miles
Since last MOT+6,750 miles
PASS
Mileage147,324 miles
Since last MOT+62 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,262 miles
Since last MOT+4,167 miles
PASS
Mileage143,095 miles
Since last MOT+8,553 miles
PASS
Mileage134,542 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,542 miles
Since last MOT+11,369 miles
PASS
Mileage123,173 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,173 miles
Since last MOT+7,529 miles
PASS
Mileage115,644 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,618 miles
Since last MOT+9,352 miles
PASS
Mileage106,266 miles
Since last MOT+3,964 miles
PASS
Mileage102,302 miles
Since last MOT+3,583 miles
PASS
Mileage98,719 miles
Since last MOT+4,859 miles
PASS
Mileage93,860 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,860 miles
Since last MOT+19,192 miles
PASS
Mileage74,668 miles
Since last MOT+5,661 miles
PASS
Mileage69,007 miles
Since last MOT+10,232 miles
PASS
Mileage58,775 miles
Since last MOT+8,499 miles
PASS
Mileage50,276 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 LJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About EO05 LJE

What car is EO05 LJE?

EO05 LJE is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EO05 LJE?

The last recorded mileage for EO05 LJE was 158,661 miles, recorded on 22 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO05 LJE passed its MOT?

EO05 LJE has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Oct 2023.

Is EO05 LJE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO05 LJE 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 EO05 LJE?

EO05 LJE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.