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GR55 PPU

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourGrey
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 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 161,928 miles on the clock, averaging 6,242 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GR55 PPU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
161,928
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,242

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading161,928 miles
Reading date
Miles last year783
Average per year6,242
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GR55 PPU 55k82k108k135k162k '08'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,928 miles
Since last MOT+783 miles
PASS
Mileage161,145 miles
Since last MOT+413 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,732 miles
Since last MOT+1,444 miles
PASS
Mileage159,288 miles
Since last MOT+5,596 miles
PASS
Mileage153,692 miles
Since last MOT+263 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,429 miles
Since last MOT+3,292 miles
PASS
Mileage150,137 miles
Since last MOT+4,432 miles
PASS
Mileage145,705 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,703 miles
Since last MOT+7,769 miles
PASS
Mileage137,934 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,930 miles
Since last MOT+7,113 miles
PASS
Mileage130,817 miles
Since last MOT+3,021 miles
PASS
Mileage127,796 miles
Since last MOT+4,825 miles
PASS
Mileage122,971 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,968 miles
Since last MOT+4,341 miles
PASS
Mileage118,627 miles
Since last MOT+9,251 miles
PASS
Mileage109,376 miles
Since last MOT+9,183 miles
PASS
Mileage100,193 miles
Since last MOT+7,791 miles
PASS
Mileage92,402 miles
Since last MOT+6,802 miles
PASS
Mileage85,600 miles
Since last MOT+14,835 miles
PASS
Mileage70,765 miles
Since last MOT+15,729 miles
PASS
Mileage55,036 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 PPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
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 PPU

What car is GR55 PPU?

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

What is the mileage of GR55 PPU?

The last recorded mileage for GR55 PPU was 161,928 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GR55 PPU passed its MOT?

GR55 PPU has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2026.

Is GR55 PPU ULEZ compliant?

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

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