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KM55 VUK

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourBlue
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 10 (64% pass rate). It has 172,785 miles on the clock, averaging 8,654 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 VUK

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
172,785
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2008
64%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
8,654

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading172,785 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,654
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KM55 VUK 19k57k96k134k173k '08'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,785 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage172,785 miles
Since last MOT+5,319 miles
PASS
Mileage167,466 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,465 miles
Since last MOT+1,695 miles
PASS
Mileage165,770 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,770 miles
Since last MOT+3,544 miles
PASS
Mileage162,226 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,225 miles
Since last MOT+4,164 miles
PASS
Mileage158,061 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,061 miles
Since last MOT+3,155 miles
PASS
Mileage154,906 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,906 miles
Since last MOT+8,316 miles
PASS
Mileage146,590 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,588 miles
Since last MOT+16,066 miles
PASS
Mileage130,522 miles
Since last MOT+15,668 miles
PASS
Mileage114,854 miles
Since last MOT+16,399 miles
PASS
Mileage98,455 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,452 miles
Since last MOT+12,340 miles
PASS
Mileage86,112 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,111 miles
Since last MOT+4,044 miles
PASS
Mileage82,067 miles
Since last MOT+7,307 miles
PASS
Mileage74,760 miles
Since last MOT+4,856 miles
PASS
Mileage69,904 miles
Since last MOT+11,351 miles
PASS
Mileage58,553 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,553 miles
Since last MOT+11,145 miles
PASS
Mileage47,408 miles
Since last MOT+13,123 miles
PASS
Mileage34,285 miles
Since last MOT+15,271 miles
PASS
Mileage19,014 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 VUK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
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 VUK

What car is KM55 VUK?

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

What is the mileage of KM55 VUK?

The last recorded mileage for KM55 VUK was 172,785 miles, recorded on 22 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KM55 VUK passed its MOT?

KM55 VUK has had 28 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (18 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 22 Apr 2026.

Is KM55 VUK ULEZ compliant?

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

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