Vehicle summary
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 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 97,444 miles on the clock, averaging 4,519 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for GL55 JAU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 97,444 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,519 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GL55 JAU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GL — Maidstone, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About GL55 JAU
What car is GL55 JAU?
GL55 JAU is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2005.
What is the mileage of GL55 JAU?
The last recorded mileage for GL55 JAU was 97,444 miles, recorded on 19 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GL55 JAU passed its MOT?
GL55 JAU has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 19 Mar 2022.
Is GL55 JAU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL55 JAU 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 GL55 JAU?
GL55 JAU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.