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LR55 MPE

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 72,368 miles on the clock, averaging 3,631 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LR55 MPE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
72,368
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
3,631

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

Low mileage
Latest reading72,368 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,830
Average per year3,631
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR55 MPE 9k25k40k56k72k '08'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,368 miles
Since last MOT+4,830 miles
PASS
Mileage67,538 miles
Since last MOT+24,252 miles
PASS
Mileage43,286 miles
Since last MOT+1,541 miles
PASS
Mileage41,745 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,745 miles
Since last MOT+3,294 miles
PASS
Mileage38,451 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
PASS
Mileage38,441 miles
Since last MOT+590 miles
PASS
Mileage37,851 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,851 miles
Since last MOT+1,358 miles
PASS
Mileage36,493 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,493 miles
Since last MOT+4,197 miles
PASS
Mileage32,296 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,296 miles
PASS
Mileage45,692 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,692 miles
Since last MOT+19,423 miles
PASS
Mileage26,269 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,269 miles
Since last MOT+1,098 miles
PASS
Mileage25,171 miles
Since last MOT+3,706 miles
PASS
Mileage21,465 miles
Since last MOT+3,153 miles
PASS
Mileage18,312 miles
Since last MOT+2,784 miles
PASS
Mileage15,528 miles
Since last MOT+2,337 miles
PASS
Mileage13,191 miles
Since last MOT+2,608 miles
PASS
Mileage10,583 miles
Since last MOT+1,960 miles
PASS
Mileage8,623 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 MPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About LR55 MPE

What car is LR55 MPE?

LR55 MPE is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2005.

What is the mileage of LR55 MPE?

The last recorded mileage for LR55 MPE was 72,368 miles, recorded on 10 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR55 MPE passed its MOT?

LR55 MPE has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Apr 2026.

Is LR55 MPE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR55 MPE 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 LR55 MPE?

LR55 MPE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.