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EO55 BFU

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Beige Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourBeige
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.

MOT & Mileage History for EO55 BFU

MOT Status
Due date passed
N/A
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
10,764

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading179,407 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year10,764
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO55 BFU 29k66k104k142k179k '08'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage179,407 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage179,405 miles
Since last MOT+18,932 miles
PASS
Mileage160,473 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,473 miles
Since last MOT+1,198 miles
PASS
Mileage159,275 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,275 miles
Since last MOT+10,764 miles
PASS
Mileage148,511 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,510 miles
Since last MOT+7,428 miles
PASS
Mileage141,082 miles
Since last MOT+8,410 miles
PASS
Mileage132,672 miles
Since last MOT+801 miles
PASS
Mileage131,871 miles
Since last MOT+13,003 miles
PASS
Mileage118,868 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,863 miles
Since last MOT+11,337 miles
PASS
Mileage107,526 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,526 miles
Since last MOT+15,812 miles
PASS
Mileage91,714 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,714 miles
Since last MOT+19,168 miles
PASS
Mileage72,546 miles
Since last MOT+20,670 miles
PASS
Mileage51,876 miles
Since last MOT+11,290 miles
PASS
Mileage40,586 miles
Since last MOT+12,076 miles
PASS
Mileage28,510 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 BFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About EO55 BFU

What car is EO55 BFU?

EO55 BFU is an beige Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

Has EO55 BFU passed its MOT?

EO55 BFU has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 12 Sep 2023.

Is EO55 BFU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO55 BFU 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 EO55 BFU?

EO55 BFU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.