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DG55 HJJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 146,317 miles on the clock, averaging 8,229 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for DG55 HJJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,317
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,229

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 reading146,317 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,315
Average per year8,229
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DG55 HJJ 21k52k84k115k146k '08'23'16

Check DG55 HJJ

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,317 miles
Since last MOT+5,315 miles
PASS
Mileage141,002 miles
Since last MOT+8,114 miles
PASS
Mileage132,888 miles
Since last MOT+6,053 miles
PASS
Mileage126,835 miles
Since last MOT+9,481 miles
PASS
Mileage117,354 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,354 miles
Since last MOT+8,512 miles
PASS
Mileage108,842 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,840 miles
Since last MOT+8,810 miles
PASS
Mileage100,030 miles
Since last MOT+145 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,885 miles
Since last MOT+8,564 miles
PASS
Mileage91,321 miles
Since last MOT+16,773 miles
PASS
Mileage74,548 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,548 miles
Since last MOT+3,136 miles
PASS
Mileage71,412 miles
Since last MOT+7,311 miles
PASS
Mileage64,101 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,101 miles
Since last MOT+9,919 miles
PASS
Mileage54,182 miles
Since last MOT+8,278 miles
PASS
Mileage45,904 miles
Since last MOT+8,639 miles
PASS
Mileage37,265 miles
Since last MOT+8,114 miles
PASS
Mileage29,151 miles
Since last MOT+8,262 miles
PASS
Mileage20,889 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 HJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeDG — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About DG55 HJJ

What car is DG55 HJJ?

DG55 HJJ is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chester in 2005.

What is the mileage of DG55 HJJ?

The last recorded mileage for DG55 HJJ was 146,317 miles, recorded on 9 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG55 HJJ passed its MOT?

DG55 HJJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Nov 2023.

Is DG55 HJJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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