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GP55 WVL

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 2000cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 151,992 miles on the clock, averaging 9,027 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GP55 WVL

MOT Status
Due date passed
151,992
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
9,027

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading151,992 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,920
Average per year9,027
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP55 WVL 17k51k85k118k152k '08'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,992 miles
Since last MOT+1,920 miles
PASS
Mileage150,072 miles
Since last MOT+1,061 miles
PASS
Mileage149,011 miles
Since last MOT+760 miles
PASS
Mileage148,251 miles
Since last MOT+12,103 miles
PASS
Mileage136,148 miles
Since last MOT+11,645 miles
PASS
Mileage124,503 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,500 miles
Since last MOT+11,880 miles
PASS
Mileage112,620 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,620 miles
Since last MOT+13,660 miles
PASS
Mileage98,960 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,960 miles
Since last MOT+13,290 miles
PASS
Mileage85,670 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,670 miles
Since last MOT+10,042 miles
PASS
Mileage75,628 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,628 miles
Since last MOT+15,015 miles
PASS
Mileage60,613 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,613 miles
Since last MOT+15,567 miles
PASS
Mileage45,046 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,042 miles
Since last MOT+18,859 miles
PASS
Mileage26,183 miles
Since last MOT+3,065 miles
PASS
Mileage23,118 miles
Since last MOT+5,911 miles
PASS
Mileage17,207 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About GP55 WVL

What car is GP55 WVL?

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

What is the mileage of GP55 WVL?

The last recorded mileage for GP55 WVL was 151,992 miles, recorded on 12 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP55 WVL passed its MOT?

GP55 WVL has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 12 Oct 2023.

Is GP55 WVL ULEZ compliant?

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

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