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AF55 VBO

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 119,985 miles on the clock, averaging 9,545 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for AF55 VBO

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,985
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
9,545

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading119,985 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year9,545
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF55 VBO 40k60k80k100k120k '08'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,985 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,983 miles
Since last MOT+8,482 miles
PASS
Mileage111,501 miles
Since last MOT+7,786 miles
PASS
Mileage103,715 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,695 miles
Since last MOT+2,863 miles
PASS
Mileage100,832 miles
Since last MOT+3,888 miles
PASS
Mileage96,944 miles
Since last MOT+17,115 miles
PASS
Mileage79,829 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,829 miles
Since last MOT+12,707 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,122 miles
Since last MOT+13,191 miles
PASS
Mileage53,931 miles
Since last MOT+13,877 miles
PASS
Mileage40,054 miles

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BUD/BCA

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 VBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AF55 VBO

What car is AF55 VBO?

AF55 VBO is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2005.

What is the mileage of AF55 VBO?

The last recorded mileage for AF55 VBO was 119,985 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF55 VBO passed its MOT?

AF55 VBO has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Feb 2017.

Is AF55 VBO ULEZ compliant?

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

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