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GP55 KYH

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
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 2000cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 127,356 miles on the clock, averaging 7,184 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for GP55 KYH

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,356
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,184

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading127,356 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,259
Average per year7,184
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP55 KYH 22k48k74k101k127k '08'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,356 miles
Since last MOT+5,259 miles
PASS
Mileage122,097 miles
Since last MOT+6,988 miles
PASS
Mileage115,109 miles
Since last MOT+307 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,802 miles
Since last MOT+9,830 miles
PASS
Mileage104,972 miles
Since last MOT+7,957 miles
PASS
Mileage97,015 miles
Since last MOT+10,179 miles
PASS
Mileage86,836 miles
Since last MOT+5,268 miles
PASS
Mileage81,568 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,568 miles
Since last MOT+68 miles
PASS
Mileage81,500 miles
Since last MOT+3,222 miles
PASS
Mileage78,278 miles
Since last MOT+19,886 miles
PASS
Mileage58,392 miles
Since last MOT+5,890 miles
PASS
Mileage52,502 miles
Since last MOT+8,788 miles
PASS
Mileage43,714 miles
Since last MOT+7,723 miles
PASS
Mileage35,991 miles
Since last MOT+7,811 miles
PASS
Mileage28,180 miles
Since last MOT+6,606 miles
PASS
Mileage21,574 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 KYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About GP55 KYH

What car is GP55 KYH?

GP55 KYH is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.

What is the mileage of GP55 KYH?

The last recorded mileage for GP55 KYH was 127,356 miles, recorded on 22 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP55 KYH passed its MOT?

GP55 KYH has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 22 Jul 2023.

Is GP55 KYH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP55 KYH 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 GP55 KYH?

GP55 KYH is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.