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NL55 VRX

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1984cc

Blue Registered in Newcastle, North · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1984cc
ColourBlue
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 1984cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 185,040 miles on the clock, averaging 10,454 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NL55 VRX

MOT Status
Due date passed
185,040
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
10,454

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading185,040 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,025
Average per year10,454
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL55 VRX 69k98k127k156k185k '08'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage185,040 miles
Since last MOT+17,025 miles
PASS
Mileage168,015 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage168,015 miles
Since last MOT+8,304 miles
PASS
Mileage159,711 miles
Since last MOT+7,983 miles
PASS
Mileage151,728 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,683 miles
Since last MOT+10,079 miles
PASS
Mileage141,604 miles
Since last MOT+7,491 miles
PASS
Mileage134,113 miles
Since last MOT+16,757 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,356 miles
Since last MOT+8,983 miles
PASS
Mileage108,373 miles
Since last MOT+10,180 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,193 miles
Since last MOT+12,115 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,078 miles
Since last MOT+4,195 miles
PASS
Mileage81,883 miles
Since last MOT+12,704 miles
PASS
Mileage69,179 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 VRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1984cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About NL55 VRX

What car is NL55 VRX?

NL55 VRX is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1984cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2005.

What is the mileage of NL55 VRX?

The last recorded mileage for NL55 VRX was 185,040 miles, recorded on 18 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL55 VRX passed its MOT?

NL55 VRX has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Oct 2019.

Is NL55 VRX ULEZ compliant?

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

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