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AD55 CEN

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 112,277 miles on the clock, averaging 7,956 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 AD55 CEN

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,277
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,956

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading112,277 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,956
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AD55 CEN 36k55k74k93k112k '08'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,277 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,277 miles
Since last MOT+4,318 miles
PASS
Mileage107,959 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,959 miles
Since last MOT+4,345 miles
PASS
Mileage103,614 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,614 miles
Since last MOT+4,228 miles
PASS
Mileage99,386 miles
Since last MOT+7,193 miles
PASS
Mileage92,193 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,193 miles
Since last MOT+7,932 miles
PASS
Mileage84,261 miles
Since last MOT+84 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,177 miles
Since last MOT+9,945 miles
PASS
Mileage74,232 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,232 miles
Since last MOT+16,129 miles
PASS
Mileage58,103 miles
Since last MOT+10,445 miles
PASS
Mileage47,658 miles
Since last MOT+11,407 miles
PASS
Mileage36,251 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

RegistrationAD55 CEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAD — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AD55 CEN

What car is AD55 CEN?

AD55 CEN is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2005.

What is the mileage of AD55 CEN?

The last recorded mileage for AD55 CEN was 112,277 miles, recorded on 13 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AD55 CEN passed its MOT?

AD55 CEN has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 13 Jul 2018.

Is AD55 CEN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD55 CEN 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 CEN?

AD55 CEN is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.