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 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 92,747 miles on the clock, averaging 4,788 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 ULE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 92,747 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 163 |
| Average per year | 4,788 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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 ULE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EO — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About EO05 ULE
What car is EO05 ULE?
EO05 ULE is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.
What is the mileage of EO05 ULE?
The last recorded mileage for EO05 ULE was 92,747 miles, recorded on 12 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EO05 ULE passed its MOT?
EO05 ULE has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 12 Mar 2024.
Is EO05 ULE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO05 ULE 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 ULE?
EO05 ULE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.