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DG55 BKN

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Grey Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourGrey
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 2000cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 140,232 miles on the clock, averaging 8,207 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DG55 BKN

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,232
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,207

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading140,232 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,000
Average per year8,207
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DG55 BKN 33k60k87k114k140k '08'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,232 miles
Since last MOT+7,000 miles
PASS
Mileage133,232 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,232 miles
Since last MOT+5,631 miles
PASS
Mileage127,601 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,601 miles
Since last MOT+6,991 miles
PASS
Mileage120,610 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,610 miles
Since last MOT+6,171 miles
PASS
Mileage114,439 miles
Since last MOT+838 miles
PASS
Mileage113,601 miles
Since last MOT+6,163 miles
PASS
Mileage107,438 miles
Since last MOT+7,832 miles
PASS
Mileage99,606 miles
Since last MOT+9,224 miles
PASS
Mileage90,382 miles
Since last MOT+9,246 miles
PASS
Mileage81,136 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,136 miles
Since last MOT+8,540 miles
PASS
Mileage72,596 miles
Since last MOT+6,393 miles
PASS
Mileage66,203 miles
Since last MOT+8,150 miles
PASS
Mileage58,053 miles
Since last MOT+12,343 miles
PASS
Mileage45,710 miles
Since last MOT+12,371 miles
PASS
Mileage33,339 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,339 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 BKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeDG — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About DG55 BKN

What car is DG55 BKN?

DG55 BKN is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Chester in 2005.

What is the mileage of DG55 BKN?

The last recorded mileage for DG55 BKN was 140,232 miles, recorded on 14 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG55 BKN passed its MOT?

DG55 BKN has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 Sep 2021.

Is DG55 BKN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DG55 BKN 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 DG55 BKN?

DG55 BKN is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.