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WM05 EBX

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourRed
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 132,502 miles on the clock, averaging 6,299 miles per year, below 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 WM05 EBX

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,502
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
90%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,299

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading132,502 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,659
Average per year6,299
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WM05 EBX 25k52k79k106k133k '08'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,502 miles
Since last MOT+8,659 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+2,638 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+1,810 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+2,547 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+4,434 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+2,802 miles
PASS
Mileage109,612 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,612 miles
Since last MOT+3,917 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+3,980 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+8,145 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+10,611 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+10,154 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+10,583 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+11,022 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+11,072 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,126 miles
Since last MOT+566 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+2,963 miles
PASS
Mileage36,597 miles
Since last MOT+6,969 miles
PASS
Mileage29,628 miles
Since last MOT+4,792 miles
PASS
Mileage24,836 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 EBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeWM — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About WM05 EBX

What car is WM05 EBX?

WM05 EBX is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Bristol in 2005.

What is the mileage of WM05 EBX?

The last recorded mileage for WM05 EBX was 132,502 miles, recorded on 6 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WM05 EBX passed its MOT?

WM05 EBX has had 21 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (19 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 6 May 2025.

Is WM05 EBX ULEZ compliant?

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

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