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KM55 BWL

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourBlack
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 141,620 miles on the clock, averaging 8,063 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 KM55 BWL

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,620
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,063

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading141,620 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,608
Average per year8,063
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for KM55 BWL 17k49k80k111k142k '08'24'17

Check KM55 BWL

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,620 miles
Since last MOT+6,608 miles
PASS
Mileage135,012 miles
Since last MOT+7,161 miles
PASS
Mileage127,851 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,849 miles
Since last MOT+5,802 miles
PASS
Mileage122,047 miles
Since last MOT+5,081 miles
PASS
Mileage116,966 miles
Since last MOT+7,019 miles
PASS
Mileage109,947 miles
Since last MOT+7,613 miles
PASS
Mileage102,334 miles
Since last MOT+6,522 miles
PASS
Mileage95,812 miles
Since last MOT+6,670 miles
PASS
Mileage89,142 miles
Since last MOT+6,165 miles
PASS
Mileage82,977 miles
Since last MOT+5,766 miles
PASS
Mileage77,211 miles
Since last MOT+11,069 miles
PASS
Mileage66,142 miles
Since last MOT+8,323 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,819 miles
Since last MOT+15,013 miles
PASS
Mileage42,806 miles
Since last MOT+13,372 miles
PASS
Mileage29,434 miles
Since last MOT+11,937 miles
FAIL
Mileage17,497 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 BWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeKM — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About KM55 BWL

What car is KM55 BWL?

KM55 BWL is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Luton in 2005.

What is the mileage of KM55 BWL?

The last recorded mileage for KM55 BWL was 141,620 miles, recorded on 18 Apr 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KM55 BWL passed its MOT?

KM55 BWL has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 18 Apr 2024.

Is KM55 BWL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KM55 BWL 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 KM55 BWL?

KM55 BWL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.