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EO05 XWM

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1968cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 220,932 miles on the clock, averaging 11,970 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EO05 XWM

MOT Status
Due date passed
220,932
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
11,970

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading220,932 miles
Reading date
Miles last year664
Average per year11,970
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO05 XWM 53k95k137k179k221k '08'22'15

Check EO05 XWM

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage220,932 miles
Since last MOT+664 miles
FAIL
Mileage220,268 miles
Since last MOT+6,166 miles
PASS
Mileage214,102 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage214,098 miles
Since last MOT+3,684 miles
PASS
Mileage210,414 miles
Since last MOT+6,227 miles
PASS
Mileage204,187 miles
Since last MOT+8,537 miles
PASS
Mileage195,650 miles
FAIL
Mileage195,656 miles
Since last MOT+10,033 miles
PASS
Mileage185,623 miles
Since last MOT+11,191 miles
PASS
Mileage174,432 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage174,431 miles
Since last MOT+9,682 miles
PASS
Mileage164,749 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,748 miles
Since last MOT+8,626 miles
PASS
Mileage156,122 miles
Since last MOT+14,980 miles
PASS
Mileage141,142 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,142 miles
Since last MOT+16,749 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,393 miles
Since last MOT+18,086 miles
PASS
Mileage106,307 miles
Since last MOT+19,237 miles
PASS
Mileage87,070 miles
Since last MOT+16,731 miles
PASS
Mileage70,339 miles
Since last MOT+17,559 miles
PASS
Mileage52,780 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 XWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About EO05 XWM

What car is EO05 XWM?

EO05 XWM is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EO05 XWM?

The last recorded mileage for EO05 XWM was 220,932 miles, recorded on 2 Apr 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO05 XWM passed its MOT?

EO05 XWM has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 2 Apr 2022.

Is EO05 XWM ULEZ compliant?

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

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