Vehicle summary
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 2009 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1968cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 149,399 miles on the clock, averaging 9,476 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for ES05 TES
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 149,399 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,692 |
| Average per year | 9,476 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ES05 TES |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| Year | 2009 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ES — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About ES05 TES
What car is ES05 TES?
ES05 TES is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2009.
What is the mileage of ES05 TES?
The last recorded mileage for ES05 TES was 149,399 miles, recorded on 16 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ES05 TES passed its MOT?
ES05 TES has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 16 Oct 2025.
Is ES05 TES ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ES05 TES is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2009, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is ES05 TES?
ES05 TES is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.