Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2005 Skoda Octavia Diesel 1968cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 177,327 miles on the clock, averaging 16,869 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI CR engine is known for no qualifying engine-specific faults documented for cbaa.
MOT & Mileage History for GP55 VTJ
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 177,327 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 545 |
| Average per year | 16,869 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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No qualifying engine-specific faults documented for CBAA
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GP55 VTJ |
| Make | Skoda |
| Model | Octavia |
| Colour | Beige |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GP — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About GP55 VTJ
What car is GP55 VTJ?
GP55 VTJ is a beige Skoda Octavia, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.
What is the mileage of GP55 VTJ?
The last recorded mileage for GP55 VTJ was 177,327 miles, recorded on 27 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GP55 VTJ passed its MOT?
GP55 VTJ has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Nov 2018.
Is GP55 VTJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP55 VTJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is GP55 VTJ?
GP55 VTJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.