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AF55 UBK

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 85,314 miles on the clock, averaging 4,325 miles per year, well below 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 AF55 UBK

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,314
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,325

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading85,314 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15
Average per year4,325
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF55 UBK 15k32k50k68k85k '08'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,314 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,299 miles
Since last MOT+991 miles
PASS
Mileage84,308 miles
Since last MOT+4,739 miles
PASS
Mileage79,569 miles
Since last MOT+8,602 miles
PASS
Mileage70,967 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,950 miles
Since last MOT+6,978 miles
PASS
Mileage63,972 miles
Since last MOT+6,882 miles
PASS
Mileage57,090 miles
Since last MOT+9,659 miles
PASS
Mileage47,431 miles
Since last MOT+6,757 miles
PASS
Mileage40,674 miles
Since last MOT+1,553 miles
PASS
Mileage39,121 miles
Since last MOT+1,763 miles
PASS
Mileage37,358 miles
Since last MOT+4,802 miles
PASS
Mileage32,556 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,511 miles
Since last MOT+4,331 miles
PASS
Mileage28,180 miles
Since last MOT+3,501 miles
PASS
Mileage24,679 miles
Since last MOT+2,670 miles
PASS
Mileage22,009 miles
Since last MOT+3,454 miles
PASS
Mileage18,555 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage18,549 miles
Since last MOT+3,864 miles
PASS
Mileage14,685 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage14,683 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

RegistrationAF55 UBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AF55 UBK

What car is AF55 UBK?

AF55 UBK is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2005.

What is the mileage of AF55 UBK?

The last recorded mileage for AF55 UBK was 85,314 miles, recorded on 3 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF55 UBK passed its MOT?

AF55 UBK has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Dec 2024.

Is AF55 UBK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF55 UBK 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 AF55 UBK?

AF55 UBK is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.