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GR55 POH

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
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 2000cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 137,792 miles on the clock, averaging 7,737 miles per year, around 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 GR55 POH

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,792
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,737

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading137,792 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,737
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GR55 POH 42k66k90k114k138k '08'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,792 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,792 miles
Since last MOT+2,784 miles
PASS
Mileage135,008 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,008 miles
Since last MOT+1,989 miles
PASS
Mileage133,019 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,019 miles
Since last MOT+5,918 miles
PASS
Mileage127,101 miles
Since last MOT+7,033 miles
PASS
Mileage120,068 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,050 miles
PASS
Mileage186,734 miles
Since last MOT+92,891 miles
PASS
Mileage93,843 miles
Since last MOT+12,571 miles
PASS
Mileage81,272 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,272 miles
Since last MOT+13,014 miles
PASS
Mileage68,258 miles
Since last MOT+11,508 miles
PASS
Mileage56,750 miles
Since last MOT+14,476 miles
PASS
Mileage42,274 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

RegistrationGR55 POH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGR — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About GR55 POH

What car is GR55 POH?

GR55 POH is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.

What is the mileage of GR55 POH?

The last recorded mileage for GR55 POH was 137,792 miles, recorded on 8 Apr 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GR55 POH passed its MOT?

GR55 POH has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Apr 2021.

Is GR55 POH ULEZ compliant?

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

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