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GP55 XCG

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 149,842 miles on the clock, averaging 6,822 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GP55 XCG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
149,842
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,822

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading149,842 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9
Average per year6,822
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP55 XCG 31k61k90k120k150k '08'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,842 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,833 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,830 miles
Since last MOT+8,917 miles
PASS
Mileage140,913 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,913 miles
Since last MOT+5,776 miles
PASS
Mileage135,137 miles
Since last MOT+6,248 miles
PASS
Mileage128,889 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,889 miles
Since last MOT+5,166 miles
PASS
Mileage123,723 miles
Since last MOT+4,542 miles
PASS
Mileage119,181 miles
Since last MOT+3,079 miles
PASS
Mileage116,102 miles
Since last MOT+3,812 miles
PASS
Mileage112,290 miles
Since last MOT+3,248 miles
PASS
Mileage109,042 miles
Since last MOT+2,622 miles
PASS
Mileage106,420 miles
Since last MOT+5,354 miles
PASS
Mileage101,066 miles
Since last MOT+8,454 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,612 miles
Since last MOT+9,163 miles
PASS
Mileage83,449 miles
Since last MOT+9,929 miles
PASS
Mileage73,520 miles
Since last MOT+10,207 miles
PASS
Mileage63,313 miles
Since last MOT+11,756 miles
PASS
Mileage51,557 miles
Since last MOT+10,614 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,943 miles
Since last MOT+9,951 miles
PASS
Mileage30,992 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 XCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About GP55 XCG

What car is GP55 XCG?

GP55 XCG is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.

What is the mileage of GP55 XCG?

The last recorded mileage for GP55 XCG was 149,842 miles, recorded on 5 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP55 XCG passed its MOT?

GP55 XCG has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 5 May 2026.

Is GP55 XCG ULEZ compliant?

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

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