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EO55 CDX

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1900cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1900cc
ColourSilver
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 1900cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 97,881 miles on the clock, averaging 4,584 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 EO55 CDX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
97,881
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
90%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,584

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading97,881 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,584
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO55 CDX 18k38k58k78k98k '08'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,881 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,881 miles
Since last MOT+1,949 miles
PASS
Mileage95,932 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,932 miles
Since last MOT+3,106 miles
PASS
Mileage92,826 miles
Since last MOT+4,274 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+6,981 miles
PASS
Mileage81,571 miles
Since last MOT+1,205 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+3,238 miles
PASS
Mileage77,128 miles
Since last MOT+4,846 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+5,115 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+6,540 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+5,641 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+6,496 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+5,339 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+4,338 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+4,900 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+4,904 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+5,568 miles
PASS
Mileage23,441 miles
Since last MOT+5,123 miles
PASS
Mileage18,318 miles

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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

RegistrationEO55 CDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About EO55 CDX

What car is EO55 CDX?

EO55 CDX is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EO55 CDX?

The last recorded mileage for EO55 CDX was 97,881 miles, recorded on 2 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO55 CDX passed its MOT?

EO55 CDX has had 20 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (18 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 2 Feb 2026.

Is EO55 CDX ULEZ compliant?

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

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