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GF55 LAO

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Grey Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
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 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 2000cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 232,901 miles on the clock, averaging 16,855 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GF55 LAO

MOT Status
Due date passed
232,901
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2008
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
16,855

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 reading232,901 miles
Reading date
Miles last year54,701
Average per year16,855
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GF55 LAO 103k136k168k200k233k '08'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage232,901 miles
Since last MOT+54,701 miles
PASS
Mileage178,200 miles
Since last MOT+9,834 miles
PASS
Mileage168,366 miles
Since last MOT+6,276 miles
PASS
Mileage162,090 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,075 miles
Since last MOT+5,902 miles
PASS
Mileage156,173 miles
PASS
FAIL
Mileage141,760 miles
Since last MOT+38,580 miles
PASS
Mileage103,180 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 LAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGF — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About GF55 LAO

What car is GF55 LAO?

GF55 LAO is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2005.

What is the mileage of GF55 LAO?

The last recorded mileage for GF55 LAO was 232,901 miles, recorded on 12 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF55 LAO passed its MOT?

GF55 LAO has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 12 Aug 2016.

Is GF55 LAO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GF55 LAO 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 GF55 LAO?

GF55 LAO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.