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EX05 LHJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourBlue
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 134,914 miles on the clock, averaging 10,004 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EX05 LHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,914
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
10,004

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 reading134,914 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,004
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX05 LHJ 27k54k81k108k135k '08'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,914 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,914 miles
Since last MOT+14,484 miles
PASS
Mileage120,430 miles
Since last MOT+12,732 miles
PASS
Mileage107,698 miles
Since last MOT+14,683 miles
PASS
Mileage93,015 miles
Since last MOT+12,931 miles
PASS
Mileage80,084 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,081 miles
Since last MOT+10,545 miles
PASS
Mileage69,536 miles
Since last MOT+10,166 miles
PASS
Mileage59,370 miles
Since last MOT+17,922 miles
PASS
Mileage41,448 miles
Since last MOT+5,703 miles
PASS
Mileage35,745 miles
Since last MOT+7,359 miles
PASS
Mileage28,386 miles
Since last MOT+962 miles
PASS
Mileage27,424 miles
Since last MOT+176 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,248 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 LHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About EX05 LHJ

What car is EX05 LHJ?

EX05 LHJ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EX05 LHJ?

The last recorded mileage for EX05 LHJ was 134,914 miles, recorded on 20 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX05 LHJ passed its MOT?

EX05 LHJ has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Nov 2018.

Is EX05 LHJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX05 LHJ 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 EX05 LHJ?

EX05 LHJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.