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GL54 VBJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
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 2000cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 11 (48% pass rate). It has 169,791 miles on the clock, averaging 9,804 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GL54 VBJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,791
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2010
48%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
9,804

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading169,791 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,000
Average per year9,804
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL54 VBJ 62k89k116k143k170k '10'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage169,791 miles
Since last MOT+8,000 miles
PASS
Mileage161,791 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,772 miles
Since last MOT+18,278 miles
PASS
Mileage143,494 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,494 miles
Since last MOT+4,135 miles
PASS
Mileage139,359 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,357 miles
Since last MOT+8,871 miles
PASS
Mileage130,486 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,451 miles
Since last MOT+10,217 miles
PASS
Mileage120,234 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,234 miles
Since last MOT+9,424 miles
PASS
Mileage110,810 miles
Since last MOT+232 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,578 miles
Since last MOT+10,920 miles
PASS
Mileage99,658 miles
Since last MOT+262 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,396 miles
Since last MOT+11,530 miles
PASS
Mileage87,866 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,816 miles
Since last MOT+6,301 miles
PASS
Mileage81,515 miles
Since last MOT+6,360 miles
PASS
Mileage75,155 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,155 miles
Since last MOT+13,062 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,093 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 VBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About GL54 VBJ

What car is GL54 VBJ?

GL54 VBJ is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2005.

What is the mileage of GL54 VBJ?

The last recorded mileage for GL54 VBJ was 169,791 miles, recorded on 26 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL54 VBJ passed its MOT?

GL54 VBJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 48% pass rate (10 passes, 11 failures). It last was tested on 26 Jan 2021.

Is GL54 VBJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL54 VBJ 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 GL54 VBJ?

GL54 VBJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.