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AD54 TKC

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 1896cc has had 30 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 13 (57% pass rate). It has 117,125 miles on the clock, averaging 4,956 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.

MOT & Mileage History for AD54 TKC

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,125
Last Mileage
Recorded
30
Total Tests
Since 2008
57%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 13 failed

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

13

MOT failures recorded

Out of 30 tests on record
4,956

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading117,125 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,200
Average per year4,956
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AD54 TKC 30k52k74k95k117k '08'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 30 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage117,125 miles
Since last MOT+8,200 miles
PASS
Mileage108,925 miles
Since last MOT+8,637 miles
PASS
Mileage100,288 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,288 miles
Since last MOT+3,597 miles
PASS
Mileage96,691 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,689 miles
Since last MOT+9,336 miles
PASS
Mileage87,353 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,353 miles
Since last MOT+2,328 miles
PASS
Mileage85,025 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,025 miles
Since last MOT+996 miles
PASS
Mileage84,029 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,029 miles
Since last MOT+2,141 miles
PASS
Mileage81,888 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,888 miles
Since last MOT+4,402 miles
PASS
Mileage77,486 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,486 miles
Since last MOT+3,587 miles
PASS
Mileage73,899 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,899 miles
Since last MOT+4,204 miles
PASS
Mileage69,695 miles
Since last MOT+4,605 miles
PASS
Mileage65,090 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,090 miles
Since last MOT+6,826 miles
PASS
Mileage58,264 miles
Since last MOT+5,958 miles
PASS
Mileage52,306 miles
Since last MOT+5,803 miles
PASS
Mileage46,503 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,503 miles
Since last MOT+6,041 miles
PASS
Mileage40,462 miles
Since last MOT+5,437 miles
PASS
Mileage35,025 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,025 miles
Since last MOT+5,040 miles
PASS
Mileage29,985 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,985 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil

The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 TKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAD — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About AD54 TKC

What car is AD54 TKC?

AD54 TKC is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2005.

What is the mileage of AD54 TKC?

The last recorded mileage for AD54 TKC was 117,125 miles, recorded on 20 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AD54 TKC passed its MOT?

AD54 TKC has had 30 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (17 passes, 13 failures). It last was tested on 20 Jul 2026.

Is AD54 TKC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD54 TKC 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 AD54 TKC?

AD54 TKC is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.