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GF55 VKW

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGreen
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 165,461 miles on the clock, averaging 8,057 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GF55 VKW

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,461
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2009
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,057

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading165,461 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,285
Average per year8,057
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GF55 VKW 42k73k104k134k165k '09'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,461 miles
Since last MOT+7,285 miles
PASS
Mileage158,176 miles
Since last MOT+7,016 miles
PASS
Mileage151,160 miles
Since last MOT+2,989 miles
PASS
Mileage148,171 miles
Since last MOT+1,937 miles
PASS
Mileage146,234 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,234 miles
Since last MOT+2,858 miles
PASS
Mileage143,376 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,376 miles
Since last MOT+3,248 miles
PASS
Mileage140,128 miles
Since last MOT+4,493 miles
PASS
Mileage135,635 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,632 miles
Since last MOT+3,079 miles
PASS
Mileage132,553 miles
Since last MOT+3,304 miles
PASS
Mileage129,249 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,249 miles
Since last MOT+4,205 miles
PASS
Mileage125,044 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,044 miles
Since last MOT+5,582 miles
PASS
Mileage119,462 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,403 miles
Since last MOT+8,254 miles
PASS
Mileage111,149 miles
Since last MOT+26,806 miles
PASS
Mileage84,343 miles
Since last MOT+21,376 miles
PASS
Mileage62,967 miles
Since last MOT+21,372 miles
PASS
Mileage41,595 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 VKW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGF — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About GF55 VKW

What car is GF55 VKW?

GF55 VKW is a green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2005.

What is the mileage of GF55 VKW?

The last recorded mileage for GF55 VKW was 165,461 miles, recorded on 3 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF55 VKW passed its MOT?

GF55 VKW has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 3 Jul 2024.

Is GF55 VKW ULEZ compliant?

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

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