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ET54 KGU

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1984cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1984cc
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 1984cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 85,040 miles on the clock, averaging 3,067 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ET54 KGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,040
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
86%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
3,067

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

Low mileage
Latest reading85,040 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year3,067
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET54 KGU 31k44k58k72k85k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,040 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,038 miles
PASS
Mileage93,808 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,806 miles
Since last MOT+11,501 miles
PASS
Mileage82,305 miles
Since last MOT+3,560 miles
PASS
Mileage78,745 miles
Since last MOT+2,277 miles
PASS
Mileage76,468 miles
Since last MOT+1,451 miles
PASS
Mileage75,017 miles
Since last MOT+2,764 miles
PASS
Mileage72,253 miles
Since last MOT+2,524 miles
PASS
Mileage69,729 miles
Since last MOT+3,066 miles
PASS
Mileage66,663 miles
Since last MOT+2,488 miles
PASS
Mileage64,175 miles
Since last MOT+2,964 miles
PASS
Mileage61,211 miles
Since last MOT+3,059 miles
PASS
Mileage58,152 miles
Since last MOT+2,794 miles
PASS
Mileage55,358 miles
Since last MOT+2,158 miles
PASS
Mileage53,200 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,200 miles
Since last MOT+2,585 miles
PASS
Mileage50,615 miles
Since last MOT+2,953 miles
PASS
Mileage47,662 miles
Since last MOT+3,531 miles
PASS
Mileage44,131 miles
Since last MOT+3,956 miles
PASS
Mileage40,175 miles
Since last MOT+9,243 miles
PASS
Mileage30,932 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 KGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1984cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About ET54 KGU

What car is ET54 KGU?

ET54 KGU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1984cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of ET54 KGU?

The last recorded mileage for ET54 KGU was 85,040 miles, recorded on 16 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET54 KGU passed its MOT?

ET54 KGU has had 22 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (19 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Sep 2025.

Is ET54 KGU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET54 KGU 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 ET54 KGU?

ET54 KGU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.