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EX55 UGD

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 1968cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 179,248 miles on the clock, averaging 10,472 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EX55 UGD

MOT Status
Due date passed
179,248
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
10,472

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading179,248 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,120
Average per year10,472
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX55 UGD 63k92k121k150k179k '08'19'15

Check EX55 UGD

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage179,248 miles
Since last MOT+5,120 miles
PASS
Mileage174,128 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage174,096 miles
Since last MOT+11,085 miles
PASS
Mileage163,011 miles
Since last MOT+6,669 miles
PASS
Mileage156,342 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,340 miles
Since last MOT+11,862 miles
PASS
Mileage144,478 miles
Since last MOT+6,933 miles
PASS
Mileage137,545 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,545 miles
Since last MOT+10,000 miles
PASS
Mileage127,545 miles
Since last MOT+17,081 miles
PASS
Mileage110,464 miles
Since last MOT+8,732 miles
PASS
Mileage101,732 miles
Since last MOT+14,342 miles
PASS
Mileage87,390 miles
Since last MOT+24,828 miles
PASS
Mileage62,562 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 UGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About EX55 UGD

What car is EX55 UGD?

EX55 UGD is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EX55 UGD?

The last recorded mileage for EX55 UGD was 179,248 miles, recorded on 19 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX55 UGD passed its MOT?

EX55 UGD has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 Oct 2019.

Is EX55 UGD ULEZ compliant?

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

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