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 2005 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 84,931 miles on the clock, averaging 2,848 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for HW05 HDX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 84,931 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 13 |
| Average per year | 2,848 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | HW05 HDX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HW — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About HW05 HDX
What car is HW05 HDX?
HW05 HDX is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2005.
What is the mileage of HW05 HDX?
The last recorded mileage for HW05 HDX was 84,931 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HW05 HDX passed its MOT?
HW05 HDX has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 1 Dec 2025.
Is HW05 HDX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HW05 HDX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is HW05 HDX?
HW05 HDX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.