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MK55 DDU

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 1968cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 178,566 miles on the clock, averaging 12,255 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MK55 DDU

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,566
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
12,255

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading178,566 miles
Reading date
Miles last year218
Average per year12,255
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MK55 DDU 30k67k104k141k179k '08'20'16

Check MK55 DDU

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,566 miles
Since last MOT+218 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,348 miles
Since last MOT+7,898 miles
PASS
Mileage170,450 miles
Since last MOT+579 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,871 miles
Since last MOT+15,980 miles
PASS
Mileage153,891 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,890 miles
Since last MOT+17,000 miles
PASS
Mileage136,890 miles
Since last MOT+148 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,742 miles
Since last MOT+17,467 miles
PASS
Mileage119,275 miles
Since last MOT+82 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,193 miles
Since last MOT+15,787 miles
PASS
Mileage103,406 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,406 miles
Since last MOT+16,012 miles
PASS
Mileage87,394 miles
Since last MOT+36,378 miles
PASS
Mileage51,016 miles
PASS
Mileage56,395 miles
Since last MOT+6,489 miles
PASS
Mileage49,906 miles
Since last MOT+5,285 miles
PASS
Mileage44,621 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,621 miles
Since last MOT+7,099 miles
PASS
Mileage37,522 miles
Since last MOT+7,354 miles
PASS
Mileage30,168 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 DDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeMK — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About MK55 DDU

What car is MK55 DDU?

MK55 DDU is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of MK55 DDU?

The last recorded mileage for MK55 DDU was 178,566 miles, recorded on 2 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK55 DDU passed its MOT?

MK55 DDU has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 2 Nov 2020.

Is MK55 DDU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MK55 DDU 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 MK55 DDU?

MK55 DDU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.