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MJ55 EFT

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Red Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 135,748 miles on the clock, averaging 5,843 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MJ55 EFT

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,748
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2009
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,843

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading135,748 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,846
Average per year5,843
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ55 EFT 55k75k95k116k136k '09'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,748 miles
Since last MOT+13,846 miles
PASS
Mileage121,902 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,882 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,874 miles
Since last MOT+7,395 miles
PASS
Mileage114,479 miles
Since last MOT+10,275 miles
PASS
Mileage104,204 miles
Since last MOT+9,597 miles
PASS
Mileage94,607 miles
Since last MOT+1,682 miles
PASS
Mileage92,925 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,919 miles
Since last MOT+2,225 miles
PASS
Mileage90,694 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,694 miles
Since last MOT+4,215 miles
PASS
Mileage86,479 miles
Since last MOT+6,585 miles
PASS
Mileage79,894 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,893 miles
Since last MOT+5,731 miles
PASS
Mileage74,162 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,162 miles
Since last MOT+5,906 miles
PASS
Mileage68,256 miles
Since last MOT+5,010 miles
PASS
Mileage63,246 miles
Since last MOT+3,381 miles
PASS
Mileage59,865 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,865 miles
Since last MOT+4,758 miles
PASS
Mileage55,107 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,107 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 EFT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About MJ55 EFT

What car is MJ55 EFT?

MJ55 EFT is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of MJ55 EFT?

The last recorded mileage for MJ55 EFT was 135,748 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ55 EFT passed its MOT?

MJ55 EFT has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 9 Mar 2023.

Is MJ55 EFT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ55 EFT 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 MJ55 EFT?

MJ55 EFT is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.