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GV55 GXP

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 176,463 miles on the clock, averaging 10,770 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GV55 GXP

MOT Status
Due date passed
176,463
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
10,770

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading176,463 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,770
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV55 GXP 37k72k107k142k176k '08'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage176,463 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage176,463 miles
Since last MOT+13,022 miles
PASS
Mileage163,441 miles
Since last MOT+8,507 miles
PASS
Mileage154,934 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,932 miles
Since last MOT+8,481 miles
PASS
Mileage146,451 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,451 miles
Since last MOT+9,975 miles
PASS
Mileage136,476 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,475 miles
Since last MOT+8,065 miles
PASS
Mileage128,410 miles
Since last MOT+6,484 miles
PASS
Mileage121,926 miles
Since last MOT+11,085 miles
PASS
Mileage110,841 miles
Since last MOT+12,329 miles
PASS
Mileage98,512 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,512 miles
Since last MOT+11,523 miles
PASS
Mileage86,989 miles
Since last MOT+12,854 miles
PASS
Mileage74,135 miles
Since last MOT+12,366 miles
PASS
Mileage61,769 miles
Since last MOT+17,253 miles
PASS
Mileage44,516 miles
Since last MOT+7,794 miles
PASS
Mileage36,722 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 GXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About GV55 GXP

What car is GV55 GXP?

GV55 GXP is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.

What is the mileage of GV55 GXP?

The last recorded mileage for GV55 GXP was 176,463 miles, recorded on 10 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV55 GXP passed its MOT?

GV55 GXP has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Sep 2021.

Is GV55 GXP ULEZ compliant?

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

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