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EO55 VLZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
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 2000cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 176,093 miles on the clock, averaging 9,108 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EO55 VLZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
176,093
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,108

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 reading176,093 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,025
Average per year9,108
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO55 VLZ 43k76k110k143k176k '08'23'15

Check EO55 VLZ

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage176,093 miles
Since last MOT+6,025 miles
PASS
Mileage170,068 miles
Since last MOT+3,998 miles
PASS
Mileage166,070 miles
Since last MOT+5,258 miles
PASS
Mileage160,812 miles
Since last MOT+6,896 miles
PASS
Mileage153,916 miles
Since last MOT+8,619 miles
PASS
Mileage145,297 miles
Since last MOT+8,414 miles
PASS
Mileage136,883 miles
Since last MOT+5,107 miles
PASS
Mileage131,776 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,776 miles
Since last MOT+156 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,620 miles
Since last MOT+16,805 miles
PASS
Mileage114,815 miles
Since last MOT+12,824 miles
PASS
Mileage101,991 miles
Since last MOT+9,997 miles
PASS
Mileage91,994 miles
Since last MOT+10,866 miles
PASS
Mileage81,128 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,128 miles
Since last MOT+11,239 miles
PASS
Mileage69,889 miles
Since last MOT+67 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,822 miles
Since last MOT+13,749 miles
PASS
Mileage56,073 miles
Since last MOT+13,088 miles
PASS
Mileage42,985 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EO55 VLZ

What car is EO55 VLZ?

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

What is the mileage of EO55 VLZ?

The last recorded mileage for EO55 VLZ was 176,093 miles, recorded on 3 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO55 VLZ passed its MOT?

EO55 VLZ has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Mar 2023.

Is EO55 VLZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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