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KG55 HSE

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Northampton, Luton and Northampton · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 168,154 miles on the clock, averaging 9,166 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for KG55 HSE

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,154
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,166

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 reading168,154 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,594
Average per year9,166
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KG55 HSE 23k59k95k132k168k '08'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,154 miles
Since last MOT+7,594 miles
PASS
Mileage160,560 miles
Since last MOT+5,734 miles
PASS
Mileage154,826 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,809 miles
Since last MOT+4,865 miles
PASS
Mileage149,944 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,930 miles
Since last MOT+17,382 miles
PASS
Mileage132,548 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,548 miles
Since last MOT+17,580 miles
PASS
Mileage114,968 miles
Since last MOT+33,413 miles
PASS
Mileage81,555 miles
Since last MOT+6,524 miles
PASS
Mileage75,031 miles
Since last MOT+6,099 miles
PASS
Mileage68,932 miles
Since last MOT+177 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,755 miles
Since last MOT+5,955 miles
PASS
Mileage62,800 miles
Since last MOT+5,930 miles
PASS
Mileage56,870 miles
Since last MOT+9,249 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,621 miles
Since last MOT+8,061 miles
PASS
Mileage39,560 miles
Since last MOT+7,829 miles
PASS
Mileage31,731 miles
Since last MOT+7,039 miles
PASS
Mileage24,692 miles
Since last MOT+2,160 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,532 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 HSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeKG — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About KG55 HSE

What car is KG55 HSE?

KG55 HSE is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Northampton in 2005.

What is the mileage of KG55 HSE?

The last recorded mileage for KG55 HSE was 168,154 miles, recorded on 15 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KG55 HSE passed its MOT?

KG55 HSE has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Aug 2024.

Is KG55 HSE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KG55 HSE 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 KG55 HSE?

KG55 HSE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.