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ET54 ETA

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourGrey
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 8 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 169,644 miles on the clock, averaging 15,373 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ET54 ETA

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,644
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2008
100%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
15,373

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 reading169,644 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,365
Average per year15,373
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for ET54 ETA 56k84k113k141k170k '08'15'12

Check ET54 ETA

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage169,644 miles
Since last MOT+12,365 miles
PASS
Mileage157,279 miles
Since last MOT+20,829 miles
PASS
Mileage136,450 miles
Since last MOT+17,479 miles
PASS
Mileage118,971 miles
Since last MOT+23,459 miles
PASS
Mileage95,512 miles
Since last MOT+16,073 miles
PASS
Mileage79,439 miles
Since last MOT+13,721 miles
PASS
Mileage65,718 miles
Since last MOT+10,144 miles
PASS
Mileage55,574 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 ETA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About ET54 ETA

What car is ET54 ETA?

ET54 ETA is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of ET54 ETA?

The last recorded mileage for ET54 ETA was 169,644 miles, recorded on 24 Jun 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET54 ETA passed its MOT?

ET54 ETA has had 8 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (8 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 24 Jun 2015.

Is ET54 ETA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET54 ETA 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 ET54 ETA?

ET54 ETA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.