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EX55 WCN

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 57,191 miles on the clock, averaging 1,775 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EX55 WCN

MOT Status
Due date passed
57,191
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
1,775

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading57,191 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,592
Average per year1,775
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX55 WCN 27k35k42k50k57k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage57,191 miles
Since last MOT+2,592 miles
PASS
Mileage54,599 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,599 miles
Since last MOT+1,477 miles
PASS
Mileage53,122 miles
Since last MOT+1,910 miles
PASS
Mileage51,212 miles
Since last MOT+3,794 miles
PASS
Mileage47,418 miles
Since last MOT+2,076 miles
PASS
Mileage45,342 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,342 miles
Since last MOT+1,641 miles
PASS
Mileage43,701 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,701 miles
Since last MOT+1,849 miles
PASS
Mileage41,852 miles
Since last MOT+1,705 miles
PASS
Mileage40,147 miles
Since last MOT+1,143 miles
PASS
Mileage39,004 miles
Since last MOT+966 miles
PASS
Mileage38,038 miles
Since last MOT+1,165 miles
PASS
Mileage36,873 miles
Since last MOT+1,440 miles
PASS
Mileage35,433 miles
Since last MOT+1,139 miles
PASS
Mileage34,294 miles
Since last MOT+1,674 miles
PASS
Mileage32,620 miles
Since last MOT+1,893 miles
PASS
Mileage30,727 miles
Since last MOT+3,744 miles
PASS
Mileage26,983 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 WCN
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 WCN

What car is EX55 WCN?

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

What is the mileage of EX55 WCN?

The last recorded mileage for EX55 WCN was 57,191 miles, recorded on 9 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX55 WCN passed its MOT?

EX55 WCN has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Sep 2025.

Is EX55 WCN ULEZ compliant?

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

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