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GP05 FGN

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 138,626 miles on the clock, averaging 10,375 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GP05 FGN

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,626
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
10,375

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading138,626 miles
Reading date
Miles last year135
Average per year10,375
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP05 FGN 23k52k81k110k139k '08'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,626 miles
Since last MOT+135 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,491 miles
Since last MOT+9,861 miles
PASS
Mileage128,630 miles
Since last MOT+9,853 miles
PASS
Mileage118,777 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,777 miles
Since last MOT+3,350 miles
PASS
Mileage115,427 miles
Since last MOT+10,340 miles
PASS
Mileage105,087 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,087 miles
Since last MOT+10,898 miles
PASS
Mileage94,189 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,189 miles
Since last MOT+12,668 miles
PASS
Mileage81,521 miles
Since last MOT+17,654 miles
PASS
Mileage63,867 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,360 miles
Since last MOT+12,505 miles
PASS
Mileage55,855 miles
Since last MOT+10,866 miles
PASS
Mileage44,989 miles
Since last MOT+10,081 miles
PASS
Mileage34,908 miles
Since last MOT+12,094 miles
PASS
Mileage22,814 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 FGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About GP05 FGN

What car is GP05 FGN?

GP05 FGN is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.

What is the mileage of GP05 FGN?

The last recorded mileage for GP05 FGN was 138,626 miles, recorded on 23 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP05 FGN passed its MOT?

GP05 FGN has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Aug 2019.

Is GP05 FGN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP05 FGN 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 GP05 FGN?

GP05 FGN is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.