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KY55 VYO

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 145,950 miles on the clock, averaging 7,321 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for KY55 VYO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
145,950
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2009
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,321

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading145,950 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,321
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KY55 VYO 22k53k84k115k146k '09'26'18

Check KY55 VYO

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,950 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,950 miles
Since last MOT+2,102 miles
PASS
Mileage143,848 miles
Since last MOT+3,108 miles
PASS
Mileage140,740 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,740 miles
Since last MOT+2,489 miles
PASS
Mileage138,251 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,251 miles
Since last MOT+3,149 miles
PASS
Mileage135,102 miles
Since last MOT+3,936 miles
PASS
Mileage131,166 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,166 miles
Since last MOT+10,162 miles
PASS
Mileage121,004 miles
Since last MOT+12,947 miles
PASS
Mileage108,057 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,057 miles
Since last MOT+10,693 miles
PASS
Mileage97,364 miles
Since last MOT+13,843 miles
PASS
Mileage83,521 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,521 miles
Since last MOT+12,086 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,435 miles
Since last MOT+19,215 miles
PASS
Mileage52,220 miles
Since last MOT+5,520 miles
PASS
Mileage46,700 miles
Since last MOT+6,152 miles
PASS
Mileage40,548 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,546 miles
Since last MOT+6,651 miles
PASS
Mileage33,895 miles
Since last MOT+5,393 miles
PASS
Mileage28,502 miles
Since last MOT+6,450 miles
PASS
Mileage22,052 miles

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BUD/BCA

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 VYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeKY — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About KY55 VYO

What car is KY55 VYO?

KY55 VYO is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Luton in 2005.

What is the mileage of KY55 VYO?

The last recorded mileage for KY55 VYO was 145,950 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KY55 VYO passed its MOT?

KY55 VYO has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2026.

Is KY55 VYO ULEZ compliant?

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

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