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NL55 NHU

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Newcastle, North · 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 83,970 miles on the clock, averaging 5,483 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NL55 NHU

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,970
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
5,483

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading83,970 miles
Reading date
Miles last year68
Average per year5,483
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL55 NHU 32k45k58k71k84k '08'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,970 miles
Since last MOT+68 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,902 miles
Since last MOT+4,748 miles
PASS
Mileage79,154 miles
Since last MOT+4,504 miles
PASS
Mileage74,650 miles
Since last MOT+4,904 miles
PASS
Mileage69,746 miles
Since last MOT+3,853 miles
PASS
Mileage65,893 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,893 miles
Since last MOT+2,158 miles
PASS
Mileage63,735 miles
Since last MOT+6,754 miles
PASS
Mileage56,981 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,981 miles
Since last MOT+7,561 miles
PASS
Mileage49,420 miles
Since last MOT+6,681 miles
PASS
Mileage42,739 miles
Since last MOT+10,499 miles
PASS
Mileage32,240 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 NHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About NL55 NHU

What car is NL55 NHU?

NL55 NHU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2005.

What is the mileage of NL55 NHU?

The last recorded mileage for NL55 NHU was 83,970 miles, recorded on 25 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL55 NHU passed its MOT?

NL55 NHU has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Apr 2018.

Is NL55 NHU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL55 NHU 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 NL55 NHU?

NL55 NHU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.