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PL05 EUF

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Green Registered in Preston, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1984cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 130,578 miles on the clock, averaging 7,614 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for PL05 EUF

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,578
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,614

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading130,578 miles
Reading date
Miles last year103
Average per year7,614
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL05 EUF 28k54k80k105k131k '08'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,578 miles
Since last MOT+103 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,475 miles
Since last MOT+182 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,293 miles
Since last MOT+2,549 miles
PASS
Mileage127,744 miles
Since last MOT+4,209 miles
PASS
Mileage123,535 miles
Since last MOT+4,605 miles
PASS
Mileage118,930 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,921 miles
Since last MOT+5,783 miles
PASS
Mileage113,138 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,137 miles
Since last MOT+7,481 miles
PASS
Mileage105,656 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,654 miles
Since last MOT+9,996 miles
PASS
Mileage95,658 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,655 miles
Since last MOT+13,819 miles
PASS
Mileage81,836 miles
Since last MOT+5,224 miles
PASS
Mileage76,612 miles
Since last MOT+5,422 miles
PASS
Mileage71,190 miles
Since last MOT+14,022 miles
PASS
Mileage57,168 miles
Since last MOT+14,530 miles
PASS
Mileage42,638 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,638 miles
Since last MOT+14,171 miles
PASS
Mileage28,467 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 EUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About PL05 EUF

What car is PL05 EUF?

PL05 EUF is a green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Preston in 2005.

What is the mileage of PL05 EUF?

The last recorded mileage for PL05 EUF was 130,578 miles, recorded on 20 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL05 EUF passed its MOT?

PL05 EUF has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 20 Sep 2021.

Is PL05 EUF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL05 EUF 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 PL05 EUF?

PL05 EUF is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.