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EU05 DWN

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Green Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGreen
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 1968cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 125,936 miles on the clock, averaging 4,842 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EU05 DWN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
125,936
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,842

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading125,936 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year4,842
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EU05 DWN 38k60k82k104k126k '08'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,936 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,933 miles
Since last MOT+10,838 miles
PASS
Mileage115,095 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,095 miles
Since last MOT+6,410 miles
PASS
Mileage108,685 miles
Since last MOT+209 miles
PASS
Mileage108,476 miles
Since last MOT+2,898 miles
PASS
Mileage105,578 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,540 miles
Since last MOT+2,896 miles
PASS
Mileage102,644 miles
Since last MOT+4,926 miles
PASS
Mileage97,718 miles
Since last MOT+1,733 miles
PASS
Mileage95,985 miles
Since last MOT+2,522 miles
PASS
Mileage93,463 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,461 miles
Since last MOT+4,912 miles
PASS
Mileage88,549 miles
Since last MOT+3,040 miles
PASS
Mileage85,509 miles
Since last MOT+5,677 miles
PASS
Mileage79,832 miles
Since last MOT+5,509 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,323 miles
Since last MOT+5,414 miles
PASS
Mileage68,909 miles
Since last MOT+6,084 miles
PASS
Mileage62,825 miles
Since last MOT+7,439 miles
PASS
Mileage55,386 miles
Since last MOT+5,370 miles
PASS
Mileage50,016 miles
Since last MOT+11,831 miles
PASS
Mileage38,185 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 DWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEU — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About EU05 DWN

What car is EU05 DWN?

EU05 DWN is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EU05 DWN?

The last recorded mileage for EU05 DWN was 125,936 miles, recorded on 17 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EU05 DWN passed its MOT?

EU05 DWN has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 17 Jul 2026.

Is EU05 DWN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EU05 DWN 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 EU05 DWN?

EU05 DWN is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.