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WM05 EXD

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 1598cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 162,134 miles on the clock, averaging 8,347 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for WM05 EXD

MOT Status
Due date passed
162,134
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
8,347

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 reading162,134 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year8,347
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WM05 EXD 23k58k92k127k162k '08'24'16

Check WM05 EXD

Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage162,134 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,132 miles
Since last MOT+9,428 miles
PASS
Mileage152,704 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,695 miles
Since last MOT+10,805 miles
PASS
Mileage141,890 miles
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage124,014 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,012 miles
Since last MOT+14,628 miles
PASS
Mileage109,384 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,384 miles
Since last MOT+6,541 miles
PASS
Mileage102,843 miles
Since last MOT+6,760 miles
PASS
Mileage96,083 miles
Since last MOT+6,014 miles
PASS
Mileage90,069 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,069 miles
Since last MOT+6,302 miles
PASS
Mileage83,767 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,767 miles
Since last MOT+6,654 miles
PASS
Mileage77,113 miles
Since last MOT+5,503 miles
PASS
Mileage71,610 miles
Since last MOT+5,582 miles
PASS
Mileage66,028 miles
Since last MOT+7,272 miles
PASS
Mileage58,756 miles
Since last MOT+12,247 miles
PASS
Mileage46,509 miles
Since last MOT+14,651 miles
PASS
Mileage31,858 miles
Since last MOT+8,773 miles
PASS
Mileage23,085 miles
Since last MOT+448 miles
PASS
Mileage22,637 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 EXD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeWM — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About WM05 EXD

What car is WM05 EXD?

WM05 EXD is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Bristol in 2005.

What is the mileage of WM05 EXD?

The last recorded mileage for WM05 EXD was 162,134 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WM05 EXD passed its MOT?

WM05 EXD has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 25 Oct 2024.

Is WM05 EXD ULEZ compliant?

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

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