Vehicle summary
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 172,625 miles on the clock, averaging 8,167 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for MW55 UPY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 172,625 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,870 |
| Average per year | 8,167 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MW55 UPY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About MW55 UPY
What car is MW55 UPY?
MW55 UPY is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.
What is the mileage of MW55 UPY?
The last recorded mileage for MW55 UPY was 172,625 miles, recorded on 3 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MW55 UPY passed its MOT?
MW55 UPY has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 3 Nov 2025.
Is MW55 UPY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW55 UPY 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 UPY?
MW55 UPY is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.