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GP05 MXU

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 102,743 miles on the clock, averaging 6,372 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GP05 MXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,743
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2009
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,372

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading102,743 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,320
Average per year6,372
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP05 MXU 40k56k72k87k103k '09'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,743 miles
Since last MOT+7,320 miles
PASS
Mileage95,423 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,423 miles
Since last MOT+5,978 miles
PASS
Mileage89,445 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,445 miles
Since last MOT+9,148 miles
PASS
Mileage80,297 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,297 miles
Since last MOT+11,077 miles
PASS
Mileage69,220 miles
Since last MOT+6,722 miles
PASS
Mileage62,498 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,498 miles
Since last MOT+3,979 miles
PASS
Mileage58,519 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,514 miles
Since last MOT+2,926 miles
PASS
Mileage55,588 miles
Since last MOT+5,315 miles
PASS
Mileage50,273 miles
Since last MOT+6,367 miles
PASS
Mileage43,906 miles
Since last MOT+3,457 miles
PASS
Mileage40,449 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,449 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 MXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 MXU

What car is GP05 MXU?

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

What is the mileage of GP05 MXU?

The last recorded mileage for GP05 MXU was 102,743 miles, recorded on 15 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP05 MXU passed its MOT?

GP05 MXU has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Mar 2019.

Is GP05 MXU ULEZ compliant?

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

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