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GF55 LHE

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 126,645 miles on the clock, averaging 7,658 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for GF55 LHE

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,645
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,658

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading126,645 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,596
Average per year7,658
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GF55 LHE 28k53k77k102k127k '08'21'15

Check GF55 LHE

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,645 miles
Since last MOT+13,596 miles
PASS
Mileage113,049 miles
Since last MOT+13,563 miles
PASS
Mileage99,486 miles
Since last MOT+15,707 miles
PASS
Mileage83,779 miles
Since last MOT+8,320 miles
PASS
Mileage75,459 miles
Since last MOT+3,662 miles
PASS
Mileage71,797 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,791 miles
Since last MOT+4,891 miles
PASS
Mileage66,900 miles
Since last MOT+8,455 miles
PASS
Mileage58,445 miles
Since last MOT+4,439 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,006 miles
Since last MOT+4,496 miles
PASS
Mileage49,510 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,510 miles
Since last MOT+7,147 miles
PASS
Mileage42,363 miles
Since last MOT+6,025 miles
PASS
Mileage36,338 miles
Since last MOT+8,041 miles
PASS
Mileage28,297 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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BUD/BCA

Internal breakdown causes misfire on specific cylinders.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 LHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGF — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About GF55 LHE

What car is GF55 LHE?

GF55 LHE is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2005.

What is the mileage of GF55 LHE?

The last recorded mileage for GF55 LHE was 126,645 miles, recorded on 21 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF55 LHE passed its MOT?

GF55 LHE has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Aug 2021.

Is GF55 LHE ULEZ compliant?

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

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