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GF55 VLP

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 129,522 miles on the clock, averaging 7,721 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GF55 VLP

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,522
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,721

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading129,522 miles
Reading date
Miles last year261
Average per year7,721
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GF55 VLP 27k52k78k104k130k '08'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,522 miles
Since last MOT+261 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,261 miles
Since last MOT+11,968 miles
PASS
Mileage117,293 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,242 miles
Since last MOT+7,479 miles
PASS
Mileage109,763 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,762 miles
Since last MOT+3,708 miles
PASS
Mileage106,054 miles
Since last MOT+4,225 miles
PASS
Mileage101,829 miles
Since last MOT+6,912 miles
PASS
Mileage94,917 miles
Since last MOT+5,625 miles
PASS
Mileage89,292 miles
Since last MOT+4,310 miles
PASS
Mileage84,982 miles
Since last MOT+12,023 miles
PASS
Mileage72,959 miles
Since last MOT+11,928 miles
PASS
Mileage61,031 miles
Since last MOT+244 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,787 miles
Since last MOT+17,012 miles
PASS
Mileage43,775 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,775 miles
Since last MOT+10,421 miles
PASS
Mileage33,354 miles
Since last MOT+6,562 miles
PASS
Mileage26,792 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 VLP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 VLP

What car is GF55 VLP?

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

What is the mileage of GF55 VLP?

The last recorded mileage for GF55 VLP was 129,522 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF55 VLP passed its MOT?

GF55 VLP has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Oct 2021.

Is GF55 VLP ULEZ compliant?

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

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