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EX55 TGJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 159,083 miles on the clock, averaging 9,802 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EX55 TGJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
159,083
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
9,802

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading159,083 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,802
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX55 TGJ 36k67k98k128k159k '08'21'15

Check EX55 TGJ

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,083 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,083 miles
Since last MOT+4,138 miles
PASS
Mileage154,945 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,945 miles
Since last MOT+2,438 miles
PASS
Mileage152,507 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,481 miles
Since last MOT+3,552 miles
PASS
Mileage148,929 miles
Since last MOT+8,865 miles
PASS
Mileage140,064 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,064 miles
Since last MOT+18,437 miles
PASS
Mileage121,627 miles
Since last MOT+19,977 miles
PASS
Mileage101,650 miles
Since last MOT+66 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,584 miles
Since last MOT+10,100 miles
PASS
Mileage91,484 miles
Since last MOT+10,255 miles
PASS
Mileage81,229 miles
Since last MOT+14,907 miles
PASS
Mileage66,322 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,296 miles
Since last MOT+10,253 miles
PASS
Mileage56,043 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,043 miles
Since last MOT+1,225 miles
PASS
Mileage54,818 miles
Since last MOT+1,539 miles
PASS
Mileage53,279 miles
Since last MOT+109 miles
PASS
Mileage53,170 miles
Since last MOT+8,060 miles
PASS
Mileage45,110 miles
Since last MOT+8,788 miles
PASS
Mileage36,322 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 TGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About EX55 TGJ

What car is EX55 TGJ?

EX55 TGJ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EX55 TGJ?

The last recorded mileage for EX55 TGJ was 159,083 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX55 TGJ passed its MOT?

EX55 TGJ has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 26 Feb 2021.

Is EX55 TGJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX55 TGJ 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 EX55 TGJ?

EX55 TGJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.