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VO05 UEL

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 111,776 miles on the clock, averaging 4,831 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for VO05 UEL

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,776
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,831

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading111,776 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year4,831
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VO05 UEL 31k51k71k91k112k '08'24'17

Check VO05 UEL

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,776 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,771 miles
Since last MOT+13,160 miles
PASS
Mileage98,611 miles
Since last MOT+3,001 miles
PASS
Mileage95,610 miles
Since last MOT+1,800 miles
PASS
Mileage93,810 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,810 miles
Since last MOT+1,928 miles
PASS
Mileage91,882 miles
Since last MOT+1,925 miles
PASS
Mileage89,957 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,955 miles
Since last MOT+2,162 miles
PASS
Mileage87,793 miles
Since last MOT+2,394 miles
PASS
Mileage85,399 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,399 miles
Since last MOT+2,339 miles
PASS
Mileage83,060 miles
Since last MOT+5,813 miles
PASS
Mileage77,247 miles
Since last MOT+6,395 miles
PASS
Mileage70,852 miles
Since last MOT+6,085 miles
PASS
Mileage64,767 miles
Since last MOT+6,396 miles
PASS
Mileage58,371 miles
Since last MOT+5,403 miles
PASS
Mileage52,968 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,966 miles
Since last MOT+4,943 miles
PASS
Mileage48,023 miles
Since last MOT+4,478 miles
PASS
Mileage43,545 miles
Since last MOT+5,622 miles
PASS
Mileage37,923 miles
Since last MOT+7,417 miles
PASS
Mileage30,506 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 UEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeVO — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About VO05 UEL

What car is VO05 UEL?

VO05 UEL is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Worcester in 2005.

What is the mileage of VO05 UEL?

The last recorded mileage for VO05 UEL was 111,776 miles, recorded on 26 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VO05 UEL passed its MOT?

VO05 UEL has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Nov 2024.

Is VO05 UEL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VO05 UEL 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 VO05 UEL?

VO05 UEL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.