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WM05 EAW

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Bristol, West of England · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 1598cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 216,208 miles on the clock, averaging 11,895 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for WM05 EAW

MOT Status
Due date passed
216,208
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2008
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
11,895

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading216,208 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,423
Average per year11,895
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WM05 EAW 18k68k117k167k216k '08'25'18

Check WM05 EAW

Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage216,208 miles
Since last MOT+4,423 miles
PASS
Mileage211,785 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage211,783 miles
Since last MOT+6,197 miles
PASS
Mileage205,586 miles
Since last MOT+10,800 miles
PASS
Mileage194,786 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage194,780 miles
Since last MOT+18,760 miles
PASS
Mileage176,020 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage176,017 miles
Since last MOT+15,186 miles
PASS
Mileage160,831 miles
Since last MOT+177 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,654 miles
Since last MOT+19,226 miles
PASS
Mileage141,428 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,427 miles
Since last MOT+19,566 miles
PASS
Mileage121,861 miles
Since last MOT+433 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,428 miles
Since last MOT+19,742 miles
PASS
Mileage101,686 miles
Since last MOT+18,614 miles
PASS
Mileage83,072 miles
Since last MOT+11,806 miles
PASS
Mileage71,266 miles
Since last MOT+14,530 miles
PASS
Mileage56,736 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,736 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
PASS
Mileage56,695 miles
Since last MOT+8,411 miles
PASS
Mileage48,284 miles
Since last MOT+6,385 miles
PASS
Mileage41,899 miles
Since last MOT+7,480 miles
PASS
Mileage34,419 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,419 miles
Since last MOT+7,124 miles
PASS
Mileage27,295 miles
Since last MOT+9,004 miles
PASS
Mileage18,291 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 EAW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeWM — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About WM05 EAW

What car is WM05 EAW?

WM05 EAW is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Bristol in 2005.

What is the mileage of WM05 EAW?

The last recorded mileage for WM05 EAW was 216,208 miles, recorded on 3 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WM05 EAW passed its MOT?

WM05 EAW has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 3 Jan 2025.

Is WM05 EAW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WM05 EAW 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 WM05 EAW?

WM05 EAW is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.