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DK55 SWO

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourSilver
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 115,782 miles on the clock, averaging 6,297 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DK55 SWO

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,782
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,297

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading115,782 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,297
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DK55 SWO 16k41k66k91k116k '08'24'17

Check DK55 SWO

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,782 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,782 miles
Since last MOT+3,587 miles
PASS
Mileage112,195 miles
Since last MOT+4,472 miles
PASS
Mileage107,723 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage101,355 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,353 miles
Since last MOT+1,971 miles
PASS
Mileage99,382 miles
Since last MOT+152 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,230 miles
Since last MOT+4,194 miles
PASS
Mileage95,036 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,031 miles
Since last MOT+5,661 miles
PASS
Mileage89,370 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,366 miles
Since last MOT+8,370 miles
PASS
Mileage80,996 miles
Since last MOT+10,914 miles
PASS
Mileage70,082 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,058 miles
Since last MOT+15,823 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,235 miles
Since last MOT+13,295 miles
PASS
Mileage40,940 miles
Since last MOT+5,438 miles
PASS
Mileage35,502 miles
Since last MOT+61 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,441 miles
Since last MOT+7,161 miles
PASS
Mileage28,280 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,280 miles
Since last MOT+6,150 miles
PASS
Mileage22,130 miles
Since last MOT+6,524 miles
PASS
Mileage15,606 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 SWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeDK — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About DK55 SWO

What car is DK55 SWO?

DK55 SWO is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Chester in 2005.

What is the mileage of DK55 SWO?

The last recorded mileage for DK55 SWO was 115,782 miles, recorded on 30 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DK55 SWO passed its MOT?

DK55 SWO has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 30 Jul 2024.

Is DK55 SWO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DK55 SWO 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 DK55 SWO?

DK55 SWO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.