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 Diesel 1900cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 150,731 miles on the clock, averaging 4,813 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.
MOT & Mileage History for EO05 OTB
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 150,731 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,813 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 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.
1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil
The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EO05 OTB |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1900cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EO — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About EO05 OTB
What car is EO05 OTB?
EO05 OTB is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.
What is the mileage of EO05 OTB?
The last recorded mileage for EO05 OTB was 150,731 miles, recorded on 4 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EO05 OTB passed its MOT?
EO05 OTB has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 4 Jun 2025.
Is EO05 OTB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO05 OTB is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is EO05 OTB?
EO05 OTB is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.