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KY55 SXL

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourBlue
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 2000cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 172,385 miles on the clock, averaging 6,141 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for KY55 SXL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
172,385
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,141

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading172,385 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,141
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KY55 SXL 64k91k118k145k172k '08'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,385 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage172,385 miles
Since last MOT+11,392 miles
PASS
Mileage160,993 miles
Since last MOT+7,132 miles
PASS
Mileage153,861 miles
Since last MOT+5,764 miles
PASS
Mileage148,097 miles
Since last MOT+5,117 miles
PASS
Mileage142,980 miles
Since last MOT+5,860 miles
PASS
Mileage137,120 miles
Since last MOT+4,583 miles
PASS
Mileage132,537 miles
Since last MOT+5,356 miles
PASS
Mileage127,181 miles
Since last MOT+5,808 miles
PASS
Mileage121,373 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,373 miles
Since last MOT+7,101 miles
PASS
Mileage114,272 miles
Since last MOT+3,716 miles
PASS
Mileage110,556 miles
Since last MOT+4,415 miles
PASS
Mileage106,141 miles
Since last MOT+73 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,068 miles
Since last MOT+8,974 miles
PASS
Mileage97,094 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,093 miles
Since last MOT+7,274 miles
PASS
Mileage89,819 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,819 miles
Since last MOT+1,635 miles
PASS
Mileage88,184 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage84,660 miles
Since last MOT+2,509 miles
PASS
Mileage82,151 miles
Since last MOT+18,569 miles
PASS
Mileage63,582 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 SXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeKY — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About KY55 SXL

What car is KY55 SXL?

KY55 SXL is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Luton in 2005.

What is the mileage of KY55 SXL?

The last recorded mileage for KY55 SXL was 172,385 miles, recorded on 21 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KY55 SXL passed its MOT?

KY55 SXL has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 May 2026.

Is KY55 SXL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KY55 SXL 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 KY55 SXL?

KY55 SXL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.