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AD55 CLY

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 7 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 89,437 miles on the clock, averaging 9,947 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 CLY

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,437
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2008
100%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
9,947

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 reading89,437 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,993
Average per year9,947
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AD55 CLY 24k40k57k73k89k '08'15'12

Check AD55 CLY

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,437 miles
Since last MOT+14,993 miles
PASS
Mileage74,444 miles
Since last MOT+8,996 miles
PASS
Mileage65,448 miles
Since last MOT+8,702 miles
PASS
Mileage56,746 miles
Since last MOT+10,674 miles
PASS
Mileage46,072 miles
Since last MOT+12,329 miles
PASS
Mileage33,743 miles
Since last MOT+9,989 miles
PASS
Mileage23,754 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 CLY
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 CLY

What car is AD55 CLY?

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

What is the mileage of AD55 CLY?

The last recorded mileage for AD55 CLY was 89,437 miles, recorded on 20 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AD55 CLY passed its MOT?

AD55 CLY has had 7 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (7 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 20 Jul 2015.

Is AD55 CLY ULEZ compliant?

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

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