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KM55 MVY

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1900cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1900cc
ColourSilver
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 1900cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 118,684 miles on the clock, averaging 6,043 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.

MOT & Mileage History for KM55 MVY

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,684
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2009
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,043

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading118,684 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,417
Average per year6,043
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KM55 MVY 35k56k77k98k119k '09'22'16

Check KM55 MVY

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,684 miles
Since last MOT+4,417 miles
PASS
Mileage114,267 miles
Since last MOT+6,183 miles
PASS
Mileage108,084 miles
Since last MOT+6,850 miles
PASS
Mileage101,234 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,232 miles
Since last MOT+6,076 miles
PASS
Mileage95,156 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,153 miles
Since last MOT+6,491 miles
PASS
Mileage88,662 miles
Since last MOT+4,308 miles
PASS
Mileage84,354 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,354 miles
Since last MOT+3,903 miles
PASS
Mileage80,451 miles
Since last MOT+8,832 miles
PASS
Mileage71,619 miles
Since last MOT+11,093 miles
PASS
Mileage60,526 miles
Since last MOT+3,301 miles
PASS
Mileage57,225 miles
Since last MOT+5,842 miles
PASS
Mileage51,383 miles
Since last MOT+16,008 miles
PASS
Mileage35,375 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil

The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 MVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeKM — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About KM55 MVY

What car is KM55 MVY?

KM55 MVY is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Luton in 2005.

What is the mileage of KM55 MVY?

The last recorded mileage for KM55 MVY was 118,684 miles, recorded on 17 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KM55 MVY passed its MOT?

KM55 MVY has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Oct 2022.

Is KM55 MVY ULEZ compliant?

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

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