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GL55 JBU

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 2006 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 101,339 miles on the clock, averaging 4,505 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GL55 JBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,339
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,505

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading101,339 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,400
Average per year4,505
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL55 JBU 42k57k72k87k101k '11'24'19

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,339 miles
Since last MOT+3,400 miles
PASS
Mileage97,939 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,932 miles
Since last MOT+2,115 miles
PASS
Mileage95,817 miles
Since last MOT+4,173 miles
PASS
Mileage91,644 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,640 miles
Since last MOT+2,165 miles
PASS
Mileage89,475 miles
Since last MOT+5,970 miles
PASS
Mileage83,505 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,505 miles
Since last MOT+3,997 miles
PASS
Mileage79,508 miles
Since last MOT+4,079 miles
PASS
Mileage75,429 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,429 miles
Since last MOT+3,568 miles
PASS
Mileage71,861 miles
Since last MOT+5,646 miles
PASS
Mileage66,215 miles
Since last MOT+5,780 miles
PASS
Mileage60,435 miles
Since last MOT+6,059 miles
PASS
Mileage54,376 miles
Since last MOT+6,046 miles
PASS
Mileage48,330 miles
Since last MOT+5,837 miles
PASS
Mileage42,493 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 JBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About GL55 JBU

What car is GL55 JBU?

GL55 JBU is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2006.

What is the mileage of GL55 JBU?

The last recorded mileage for GL55 JBU was 101,339 miles, recorded on 12 Apr 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL55 JBU passed its MOT?

GL55 JBU has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 12 Apr 2024.

Is GL55 JBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL55 JBU is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is GL55 JBU?

GL55 JBU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.