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GR55 HXJ

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 195,953 miles on the clock, averaging 11,643 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GR55 HXJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
195,953
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2009
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
11,643

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading195,953 miles
Reading date
Miles last year100
Average per year11,643
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GR55 HXJ 52k88k124k160k196k '09'21'17

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage195,953 miles
Since last MOT+100 miles
FAIL
Mileage195,853 miles
Since last MOT+11,760 miles
PASS
Mileage184,093 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage184,093 miles
Since last MOT+6,191 miles
PASS
Mileage177,902 miles
Since last MOT+12,514 miles
PASS
Mileage165,388 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,388 miles
Since last MOT+13,603 miles
PASS
Mileage151,785 miles
Since last MOT+132 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,653 miles
Since last MOT+11,907 miles
PASS
Mileage139,746 miles
Since last MOT+12,193 miles
PASS
Mileage127,553 miles
Since last MOT+10,718 miles
PASS
Mileage116,835 miles
Since last MOT+11,773 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,062 miles
Since last MOT+9,224 miles
PASS
Mileage95,838 miles
Since last MOT+15,628 miles
PASS
Mileage80,210 miles
Since last MOT+14,305 miles
PASS
Mileage65,905 miles
Since last MOT+14,287 miles
PASS
Mileage51,618 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 HXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGR — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About GR55 HXJ

What car is GR55 HXJ?

GR55 HXJ is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.

What is the mileage of GR55 HXJ?

The last recorded mileage for GR55 HXJ was 195,953 miles, recorded on 11 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GR55 HXJ passed its MOT?

GR55 HXJ has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Aug 2021.

Is GR55 HXJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GR55 HXJ 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 GR55 HXJ?

GR55 HXJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.