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EO55 XAT

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 123,968 miles on the clock, averaging 5,257 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EO55 XAT

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
123,968
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,257

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading123,968 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,420
Average per year5,257
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO55 XAT 31k54k77k101k124k '08'26'17

Check EO55 XAT

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,968 miles
Since last MOT+4,420 miles
PASS
Mileage119,548 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,548 miles
Since last MOT+4,550 miles
PASS
Mileage114,998 miles
Since last MOT+3,584 miles
PASS
Mileage111,414 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,414 miles
Since last MOT+3,445 miles
PASS
Mileage107,969 miles
Since last MOT+2,593 miles
PASS
Mileage105,376 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,374 miles
Since last MOT+2,378 miles
PASS
Mileage102,996 miles
Since last MOT+4,743 miles
PASS
Mileage98,253 miles
Since last MOT+4,539 miles
PASS
Mileage93,714 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,714 miles
Since last MOT+5,397 miles
PASS
Mileage88,317 miles
Since last MOT+4,945 miles
PASS
Mileage83,372 miles
Since last MOT+5,651 miles
PASS
Mileage77,721 miles
Since last MOT+6,501 miles
PASS
Mileage71,220 miles
Since last MOT+5,801 miles
PASS
Mileage65,419 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,419 miles
Since last MOT+4,972 miles
PASS
Mileage60,447 miles
Since last MOT+8,208 miles
PASS
Mileage52,239 miles
Since last MOT+11,384 miles
PASS
Mileage40,855 miles
Since last MOT+9,896 miles
PASS
Mileage30,959 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 XAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About EO55 XAT

What car is EO55 XAT?

EO55 XAT is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EO55 XAT?

The last recorded mileage for EO55 XAT was 123,968 miles, recorded on 13 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO55 XAT passed its MOT?

EO55 XAT has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Jun 2026.

Is EO55 XAT ULEZ compliant?

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

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