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MW55 KGU

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 92,682 miles on the clock, averaging 4,404 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for MW55 KGU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
92,682
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
60%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,404

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading92,682 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year4,404
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MW55 KGU 16k35k54k73k93k '08'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,682 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,680 miles
Since last MOT+6,004 miles
PASS
Mileage86,676 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,675 miles
Since last MOT+1,121 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,554 miles
Since last MOT+1,929 miles
PASS
Mileage83,625 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,624 miles
Since last MOT+2,374 miles
PASS
Mileage81,250 miles
Since last MOT+80 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,170 miles
Since last MOT+2,798 miles
PASS
Mileage78,372 miles
Since last MOT+3,223 miles
PASS
Mileage75,149 miles
Since last MOT+4,721 miles
PASS
Mileage70,428 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,427 miles
Since last MOT+2,457 miles
PASS
Mileage67,970 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,969 miles
Since last MOT+2,637 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,332 miles
Since last MOT+7,646 miles
PASS
Mileage57,686 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,686 miles
Since last MOT+8,293 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,393 miles
Since last MOT+8,902 miles
PASS
Mileage40,491 miles
Since last MOT+5,494 miles
PASS
Mileage34,997 miles
Since last MOT+4,256 miles
PASS
Mileage30,741 miles
Since last MOT+4,894 miles
PASS
Mileage25,847 miles
Since last MOT+5,007 miles
PASS
Mileage20,840 miles
Since last MOT+4,959 miles
PASS
Mileage15,881 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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BUD/BCA

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 KGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeMW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About MW55 KGU

What car is MW55 KGU?

MW55 KGU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of MW55 KGU?

The last recorded mileage for MW55 KGU was 92,682 miles, recorded on 24 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW55 KGU passed its MOT?

MW55 KGU has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 24 Mar 2026.

Is MW55 KGU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW55 KGU 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 MW55 KGU?

MW55 KGU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.