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EF55 VZU

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 2006 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 112,995 miles on the clock, averaging 6,364 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF55 VZU

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,995
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2009
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,364

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading112,995 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,187
Average per year6,364
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF55 VZU 14k39k63k88k113k '09'24'17

Check EF55 VZU

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,995 miles
Since last MOT+6,187 miles
PASS
Mileage106,808 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,807 miles
Since last MOT+24,230 miles
PASS
Mileage82,577 miles
Since last MOT+11,188 miles
PASS
Mileage71,389 miles
Since last MOT+9,371 miles
PASS
Mileage62,018 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,018 miles
Since last MOT+8,686 miles
PASS
Mileage53,332 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,331 miles
Since last MOT+5,224 miles
PASS
Mileage48,107 miles
Since last MOT+1,094 miles
PASS
Mileage47,013 miles
Since last MOT+1,179 miles
PASS
Mileage45,834 miles
Since last MOT+4,343 miles
PASS
Mileage41,491 miles
Since last MOT+5,147 miles
PASS
Mileage36,344 miles
Since last MOT+4,956 miles
PASS
Mileage31,388 miles
Since last MOT+4,787 miles
PASS
Mileage26,601 miles
Since last MOT+4,534 miles
PASS
Mileage22,067 miles
Since last MOT+3,809 miles
PASS
Mileage18,258 miles
Since last MOT+4,289 miles
PASS
Mileage13,969 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 VZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About EF55 VZU

What car is EF55 VZU?

EF55 VZU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2006.

What is the mileage of EF55 VZU?

The last recorded mileage for EF55 VZU was 112,995 miles, recorded on 30 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF55 VZU passed its MOT?

EF55 VZU has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 Jul 2024.

Is EF55 VZU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF55 VZU is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is EF55 VZU?

EF55 VZU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.