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GL55 FWA

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 106,074 miles on the clock, averaging 4,879 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GL55 FWA

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,074
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
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
4,879

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading106,074 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,716
Average per year4,879
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL55 FWA 30k49k68k87k106k '08'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,074 miles
Since last MOT+10,716 miles
PASS
Mileage95,358 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,356 miles
Since last MOT+3,478 miles
PASS
Mileage91,878 miles
Since last MOT+4,556 miles
PASS
Mileage87,322 miles
Since last MOT+1,440 miles
PASS
Mileage85,882 miles
Since last MOT+1,630 miles
PASS
Mileage84,252 miles
Since last MOT+1,790 miles
PASS
Mileage82,462 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,462 miles
Since last MOT+1,889 miles
PASS
Mileage80,573 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,573 miles
Since last MOT+2,189 miles
PASS
Mileage78,384 miles
Since last MOT+2,522 miles
PASS
Mileage75,862 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,861 miles
Since last MOT+2,551 miles
PASS
Mileage73,310 miles
Since last MOT+2,646 miles
PASS
Mileage70,664 miles
Since last MOT+7,729 miles
PASS
Mileage62,935 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,884 miles
Since last MOT+10,519 miles
PASS
Mileage52,365 miles
Since last MOT+10,199 miles
PASS
Mileage42,166 miles
Since last MOT+12,021 miles
PASS
Mileage30,145 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,140 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 FWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About GL55 FWA

What car is GL55 FWA?

GL55 FWA is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2005.

What is the mileage of GL55 FWA?

The last recorded mileage for GL55 FWA was 106,074 miles, recorded on 23 May 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL55 FWA passed its MOT?

GL55 FWA has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 May 2024.

Is GL55 FWA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL55 FWA 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 GL55 FWA?

GL55 FWA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.