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EO05 LJN

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Beige Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourBeige
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 1984cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 97,037 miles on the clock, averaging 4,387 miles per year, well 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 LJN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
97,037
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,387

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading97,037 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,402
Average per year4,387
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO05 LJN 18k38k58k77k97k '08'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,037 miles
Since last MOT+4,402 miles
PASS
Mileage92,635 miles
Since last MOT+1,339 miles
PASS
Mileage91,296 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,296 miles
Since last MOT+1,554 miles
PASS
Mileage89,742 miles
Since last MOT+2,716 miles
PASS
Mileage87,026 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,026 miles
Since last MOT+1,802 miles
PASS
Mileage85,224 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,224 miles
Since last MOT+2,310 miles
PASS
Mileage82,914 miles
Since last MOT+8,682 miles
PASS
Mileage74,232 miles
Since last MOT+5,327 miles
PASS
Mileage68,905 miles
Since last MOT+3,268 miles
PASS
Mileage65,637 miles
Since last MOT+4,030 miles
PASS
Mileage61,607 miles
Since last MOT+6,788 miles
PASS
Mileage54,819 miles
Since last MOT+3,210 miles
PASS
Mileage51,609 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
PASS
Mileage51,605 miles
Since last MOT+2,157 miles
PASS
Mileage49,448 miles
Since last MOT+9,105 miles
PASS
Mileage40,343 miles
Since last MOT+9,230 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,113 miles
Since last MOT+6,921 miles
PASS
Mileage24,192 miles
Since last MOT+6,020 miles
PASS
Mileage18,172 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 LJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About EO05 LJN

What car is EO05 LJN?

EO05 LJN is an beige Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EO05 LJN?

The last recorded mileage for EO05 LJN was 97,037 miles, recorded on 12 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO05 LJN passed its MOT?

EO05 LJN has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 12 Feb 2026.

Is EO05 LJN ULEZ compliant?

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

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