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EO05 LNG

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 159,676 miles on the clock, averaging 6,941 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 LNG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
159,676
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2009
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,941

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading159,676 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,353
Average per year6,941
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO05 LNG 40k70k100k130k160k '09'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,676 miles
Since last MOT+5,353 miles
PASS
Mileage154,323 miles
Since last MOT+1,223 miles
PASS
Mileage153,100 miles
Since last MOT+636 miles
PASS
Mileage152,464 miles
Since last MOT+5,954 miles
PASS
Mileage146,510 miles
Since last MOT+200 miles
PASS
Mileage146,310 miles
Since last MOT+8,868 miles
PASS
Mileage137,442 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,428 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,418 miles
Since last MOT+3,931 miles
PASS
Mileage133,487 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,476 miles
Since last MOT+10,963 miles
PASS
Mileage122,513 miles
Since last MOT+5,003 miles
PASS
Mileage117,510 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,510 miles
Since last MOT+8,200 miles
PASS
Mileage109,310 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,310 miles
Since last MOT+11,716 miles
PASS
Mileage97,594 miles
Since last MOT+10,828 miles
PASS
Mileage86,766 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,766 miles
Since last MOT+7,672 miles
PASS
Mileage79,094 miles
Since last MOT+13,524 miles
PASS
Mileage65,570 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,570 miles
Since last MOT+17,785 miles
PASS
Mileage47,785 miles
Since last MOT+8,198 miles
PASS
Mileage39,587 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,587 miles

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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

RegistrationEO05 LNG
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 LNG

What car is EO05 LNG?

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

What is the mileage of EO05 LNG?

The last recorded mileage for EO05 LNG was 159,676 miles, recorded on 19 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO05 LNG passed its MOT?

EO05 LNG has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 19 Jun 2026.

Is EO05 LNG ULEZ compliant?

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

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