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GP54 MTE

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourSilver
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 1600cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 156,011 miles on the clock, averaging 12,847 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GP54 MTE

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,011
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
12,847

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading156,011 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,847
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP54 MTE 16k51k86k121k156k '08'18'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,011 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,011 miles
Since last MOT+10,668 miles
PASS
Mileage145,343 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,343 miles
Since last MOT+11,209 miles
PASS
Mileage134,134 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,133 miles
Since last MOT+9,163 miles
PASS
Mileage124,970 miles
Since last MOT+6,046 miles
PASS
Mileage118,924 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,914 miles
Since last MOT+7,077 miles
PASS
Mileage111,837 miles
Since last MOT+13,364 miles
PASS
Mileage98,473 miles
Since last MOT+299 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,174 miles
Since last MOT+14,005 miles
PASS
Mileage84,169 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,162 miles
Since last MOT+22,005 miles
PASS
Mileage62,157 miles
Since last MOT+23,062 miles
PASS
Mileage39,095 miles
Since last MOT+20,865 miles
PASS
Mileage18,230 miles
Since last MOT+1,823 miles
PASS
Mileage16,407 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP54 MTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About GP54 MTE

What car is GP54 MTE?

GP54 MTE is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.

What is the mileage of GP54 MTE?

The last recorded mileage for GP54 MTE was 156,011 miles, recorded on 29 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP54 MTE passed its MOT?

GP54 MTE has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 Nov 2018.

Is GP54 MTE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP54 MTE 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 GP54 MTE?

GP54 MTE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.