Vehicle summary
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 2011 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 4 MOT tests on record, passing 2 and failing 2 (50% pass rate). It has 175,177 miles on the clock, averaging 6,789 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for cgga. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).
MOT & Mileage History for EL55 MUL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 175,177 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,789 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2008–2013), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Rear coil springs (fracture/snapping)
Rear coil springs snap or break, often at the bottom coil due to corrosion or fatigue (carried over from Mk5 design weakness). · Typical repair: £200-£400 (pair of springs + labour).
Window regulators (driver's door mainly)
Plastic gears or cables in regulator wear/fail, causing window to drop or stick. · Typical repair: £150-£300 per door (regulator + labour).
Suspension bushes (rear trailing arm and front control arm bushes)
Rubber bushes degrade, leading to play in suspension arms. · Typical repair: £250-£500 (full rear set + labour).
ABS sensor/module faults
Wheel speed sensor wiring corrodes or module fails internally. · Typical repair: £100-£400 (sensors) or £600+ (module).
CGGA
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EL55 MUL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2011 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EL — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About EL55 MUL
What car is EL55 MUL?
EL55 MUL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2011.
What is the mileage of EL55 MUL?
The last recorded mileage for EL55 MUL was 175,177 miles, recorded on 1 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EL55 MUL passed its MOT?
EL55 MUL has had 4 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (2 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 1 May 2026.
Is EL55 MUL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EL55 MUL 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 EL55 MUL?
EL55 MUL is approximately 15 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.