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DX55 UYJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 162,133 miles on the clock, averaging 9,120 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DX55 UYJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
162,133
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,120

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading162,133 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,560
Average per year9,120
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DX55 UYJ 28k62k95k129k162k '08'23'16

Check DX55 UYJ

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage162,133 miles
Since last MOT+7,560 miles
PASS
Mileage154,573 miles
Since last MOT+7,164 miles
PASS
Mileage147,409 miles
Since last MOT+14,771 miles
PASS
Mileage132,638 miles
Since last MOT+18,233 miles
PASS
Mileage114,405 miles
Since last MOT+13,362 miles
PASS
Mileage101,043 miles
Since last MOT+8,847 miles
PASS
Mileage92,196 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,196 miles
Since last MOT+7,570 miles
PASS
Mileage84,626 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,620 miles
Since last MOT+2,210 miles
PASS
Mileage82,410 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,410 miles
Since last MOT+11,392 miles
PASS
Mileage71,018 miles
Since last MOT+10,588 miles
PASS
Mileage60,430 miles
Since last MOT+8,852 miles
PASS
Mileage51,578 miles
Since last MOT+3,062 miles
PASS
Mileage48,516 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,516 miles
Since last MOT+3,493 miles
PASS
Mileage45,023 miles
Since last MOT+5,181 miles
PASS
Mileage39,842 miles
Since last MOT+11,587 miles
PASS
Mileage28,255 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 UYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeDX — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About DX55 UYJ

What car is DX55 UYJ?

DX55 UYJ is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2005.

What is the mileage of DX55 UYJ?

The last recorded mileage for DX55 UYJ was 162,133 miles, recorded on 21 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DX55 UYJ passed its MOT?

DX55 UYJ has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 21 Jul 2023.

Is DX55 UYJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DX55 UYJ 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 DX55 UYJ?

DX55 UYJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.