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AF54 SWU

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Petrol 1390cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 155,861 miles on the clock, averaging 7,688 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for AF54 SWU

MOT Status
Due date passed
155,861
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,688

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading155,861 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,684
Average per year7,688
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF54 SWU 28k60k92k124k156k '08'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,861 miles
Since last MOT+3,684 miles
PASS
Mileage152,177 miles
Since last MOT+1,150 miles
PASS
Mileage151,027 miles
Since last MOT+2,752 miles
PASS
Mileage148,275 miles
Since last MOT+3,972 miles
PASS
Mileage144,303 miles
Since last MOT+80 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,223 miles
Since last MOT+10,393 miles
PASS
Mileage133,830 miles
Since last MOT+7,758 miles
PASS
Mileage126,072 miles
Since last MOT+13,468 miles
PASS
Mileage112,604 miles
Since last MOT+518 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,086 miles
Since last MOT+2,574 miles
PASS
Mileage109,512 miles
Since last MOT+10,802 miles
PASS
Mileage98,710 miles
Since last MOT+10,667 miles
PASS
Mileage88,043 miles
Since last MOT+10,834 miles
PASS
Mileage77,209 miles
Since last MOT+12,959 miles
PASS
Mileage64,250 miles
Since last MOT+4,818 miles
PASS
Mileage59,432 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,429 miles
Since last MOT+4,938 miles
PASS
Mileage54,491 miles
Since last MOT+8,073 miles
PASS
Mileage46,418 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,418 miles
Since last MOT+10,509 miles
PASS
Mileage35,909 miles
Since last MOT+8,400 miles
PASS
Mileage27,509 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 SWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About AF54 SWU

What car is AF54 SWU?

AF54 SWU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2005.

What is the mileage of AF54 SWU?

The last recorded mileage for AF54 SWU was 155,861 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF54 SWU passed its MOT?

AF54 SWU has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Nov 2024.

Is AF54 SWU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF54 SWU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AF54 SWU?

AF54 SWU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.