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GV55 CDX

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 38,097 miles on the clock, averaging 4,204 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for GV55 CDX

MOT Status
Due date passed
38,097
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2008
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
4,204

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading38,097 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,518
Average per year4,204
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV55 CDX 5k13k21k30k38k '08'16'13

Check GV55 CDX

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage38,097 miles
Since last MOT+6,518 miles
PASS
Mileage31,579 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,579 miles
Since last MOT+5,735 miles
PASS
Mileage25,844 miles
Since last MOT+7,098 miles
PASS
Mileage18,746 miles
Since last MOT+2,101 miles
PASS
Mileage16,645 miles
Since last MOT+1,776 miles
PASS
Mileage14,869 miles
Since last MOT+2,798 miles
PASS
Mileage12,071 miles
Since last MOT+3,871 miles
PASS
Mileage8,200 miles
Since last MOT+3,513 miles
PASS
Mileage4,687 miles

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BUD/BCA

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 CDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About GV55 CDX

What car is GV55 CDX?

GV55 CDX is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.

What is the mileage of GV55 CDX?

The last recorded mileage for GV55 CDX was 38,097 miles, recorded on 8 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV55 CDX passed its MOT?

GV55 CDX has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 8 Sep 2016.

Is GV55 CDX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV55 CDX 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 GV55 CDX?

GV55 CDX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.