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AD54 VYH

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 139,724 miles on the clock, averaging 7,618 miles per year, around 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 VYH

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,724
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,618

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading139,724 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,826
Average per year7,618
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AD54 VYH 41k66k90k115k140k '08'21'16

Check AD54 VYH

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage139,724 miles
Since last MOT+3,826 miles
PASS
Mileage135,898 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,852 miles
Since last MOT+9,394 miles
PASS
Mileage126,458 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,458 miles
Since last MOT+7,788 miles
PASS
Mileage118,670 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,667 miles
Since last MOT+7,776 miles
PASS
Mileage110,891 miles
Since last MOT+6,023 miles
PASS
Mileage104,868 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,862 miles
Since last MOT+6,242 miles
PASS
Mileage98,620 miles
Since last MOT+8,137 miles
PASS
Mileage90,483 miles
Since last MOT+7,856 miles
PASS
Mileage82,627 miles
Since last MOT+7,226 miles
PASS
Mileage75,401 miles
Since last MOT+7,210 miles
PASS
Mileage68,191 miles
Since last MOT+8,027 miles
PASS
Mileage60,164 miles
Since last MOT+8,663 miles
PASS
Mileage51,501 miles
Since last MOT+10,635 miles
PASS
Mileage40,866 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,866 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 VYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAD — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About AD54 VYH

What car is AD54 VYH?

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

What is the mileage of AD54 VYH?

The last recorded mileage for AD54 VYH was 139,724 miles, recorded on 18 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AD54 VYH passed its MOT?

AD54 VYH has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 18 Feb 2021.

Is AD54 VYH ULEZ compliant?

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

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