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EO05 XNN

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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 131,856 miles on the clock, averaging 12,518 miles per year, above 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 XNN

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,856
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2008
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
12,518

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading131,856 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,544
Average per year12,518
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO05 XNN 43k65k88k110k132k '08'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,856 miles
Since last MOT+4,544 miles
PASS
Mileage127,312 miles
Since last MOT+16,656 miles
PASS
Mileage110,656 miles
Since last MOT+14,367 miles
PASS
Mileage96,289 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,289 miles
Since last MOT+15,385 miles
PASS
Mileage80,904 miles
Since last MOT+14,811 miles
PASS
Mileage66,093 miles
Since last MOT+22,771 miles
PASS
Mileage43,322 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 XNN
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 XNN

What car is EO05 XNN?

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

What is the mileage of EO05 XNN?

The last recorded mileage for EO05 XNN was 131,856 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO05 XNN passed its MOT?

EO05 XNN has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 6 Oct 2015.

Is EO05 XNN ULEZ compliant?

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

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