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 Diesel 1896cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 144,047 miles on the clock, averaging 18,106 miles per year, above 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 AD55 BYT
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 144,047 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 18,106 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record
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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
| Registration | AD55 BYT |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AD — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About AD55 BYT
What car is AD55 BYT?
AD55 BYT is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2005.
What is the mileage of AD55 BYT?
The last recorded mileage for AD55 BYT was 144,047 miles, recorded on 9 Oct 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AD55 BYT passed its MOT?
AD55 BYT has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 9 Oct 2014.
Is AD55 BYT ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD55 BYT 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 AD55 BYT?
AD55 BYT is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.