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EX55 TFE

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourRed
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 140,664 miles on the clock, averaging 9,170 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EX55 TFE

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,664
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2008
100%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
9,170

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading140,664 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,475
Average per year9,170
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EX55 TFE 49k72k95k118k141k '08'18'13

Check EX55 TFE

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,664 miles
Since last MOT+7,475 miles
PASS
Mileage133,189 miles
Since last MOT+7,854 miles
PASS
Mileage125,335 miles
Since last MOT+8,059 miles
PASS
Mileage117,276 miles
Since last MOT+9,117 miles
PASS
Mileage108,159 miles
Since last MOT+9,124 miles
PASS
Mileage99,035 miles
Since last MOT+9,123 miles
PASS
Mileage89,912 miles
Since last MOT+9,016 miles
PASS
Mileage80,896 miles
Since last MOT+8,999 miles
PASS
Mileage71,897 miles
Since last MOT+11,404 miles
PASS
Mileage60,493 miles
Since last MOT+11,720 miles
PASS
Mileage48,773 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 TFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About EX55 TFE

What car is EX55 TFE?

EX55 TFE is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EX55 TFE?

The last recorded mileage for EX55 TFE was 140,664 miles, recorded on 25 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX55 TFE passed its MOT?

EX55 TFE has had 11 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (11 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 25 Sep 2018.

Is EX55 TFE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX55 TFE 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 EX55 TFE?

EX55 TFE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.