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KP55 LAE

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 121,331 miles on the clock, averaging 8,279 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for KP55 LAE

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,331
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,279

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 reading121,331 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year8,279
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KP55 LAE 23k48k72k97k121k '08'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,331 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,323 miles
Since last MOT+2,885 miles
PASS
Mileage118,438 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,438 miles
Since last MOT+9,496 miles
PASS
Mileage108,942 miles
Since last MOT+8,209 miles
PASS
Mileage100,733 miles
Since last MOT+7,063 miles
PASS
Mileage93,670 miles
Since last MOT+9,269 miles
PASS
Mileage84,401 miles
Since last MOT+13,394 miles
PASS
Mileage71,007 miles
Since last MOT+2,691 miles
PASS
Mileage68,316 miles
Since last MOT+9,931 miles
PASS
Mileage58,385 miles
Since last MOT+7,959 miles
PASS
Mileage50,426 miles
Since last MOT+8,394 miles
PASS
Mileage42,032 miles
Since last MOT+8,647 miles
PASS
Mileage33,385 miles
Since last MOT+10,298 miles
PASS
Mileage23,087 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 LAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeKP — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About KP55 LAE

What car is KP55 LAE?

KP55 LAE is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Luton in 2005.

What is the mileage of KP55 LAE?

The last recorded mileage for KP55 LAE was 121,331 miles, recorded on 25 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KP55 LAE passed its MOT?

KP55 LAE has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 25 Aug 2020.

Is KP55 LAE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KP55 LAE 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 KP55 LAE?

KP55 LAE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.