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EP05 VTZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 127,769 miles on the clock, averaging 4,303 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EP05 VTZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,769
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2015
83%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
4,303

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading127,769 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,303
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EP05 VTZ 111k115k119k123k128k '15'19'18

Check EP05 VTZ

Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,769 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,769 miles
Since last MOT+3,515 miles
PASS
Mileage124,254 miles
Since last MOT+3,730 miles
PASS
Mileage120,524 miles
Since last MOT+4,308 miles
PASS
Mileage116,216 miles
Since last MOT+5,683 miles
PASS
Mileage110,533 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP05 VTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEP — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About EP05 VTZ

What car is EP05 VTZ?

EP05 VTZ is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EP05 VTZ?

The last recorded mileage for EP05 VTZ was 127,769 miles, recorded on 28 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EP05 VTZ passed its MOT?

EP05 VTZ has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 28 Jun 2019.

Is EP05 VTZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EP05 VTZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EP05 VTZ?

EP05 VTZ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.