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EX55 VGL

2005 Skoda Octavia · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 Skoda Octavia Diesel 1896cc has had 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 151,714 miles on the clock, averaging 16,925 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EX55 VGL

MOT Status
Due date passed
151,714
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2008
83%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
16,925

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading151,714 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,674
Average per year16,925
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EX55 VGL 77k95k114k133k152k '08'13'10

Check EX55 VGL

Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,714 miles
Since last MOT+14,674 miles
PASS
Mileage137,040 miles
Since last MOT+19,494 miles
PASS
Mileage117,546 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,546 miles
Since last MOT+21,715 miles
PASS
Mileage95,831 miles
Since last MOT+19,323 miles
PASS
Mileage76,508 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 VGL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About EX55 VGL

What car is EX55 VGL?

EX55 VGL is an grey Skoda Octavia, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EX55 VGL?

The last recorded mileage for EX55 VGL was 151,714 miles, recorded on 28 Jan 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX55 VGL passed its MOT?

EX55 VGL has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 28 Jan 2013.

Is EX55 VGL ULEZ compliant?

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

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