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AF55 VBP

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 75,020 miles on the clock, averaging 3,337 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for AF55 VBP

MOT Status
Due date passed
75,020
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2009
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,337

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading75,020 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year3,337
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF55 VBP 21k34k48k61k75k '09'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage75,020 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,018 miles
Since last MOT+6,063 miles
PASS
Mileage68,955 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,955 miles
Since last MOT+8,298 miles
PASS
Mileage60,657 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,657 miles
Since last MOT+905 miles
PASS
Mileage59,752 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,750 miles
Since last MOT+1,271 miles
PASS
Mileage58,479 miles
Since last MOT+819 miles
PASS
Mileage57,660 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,657 miles
Since last MOT+3,358 miles
PASS
Mileage54,299 miles
Since last MOT+2,032 miles
PASS
Mileage52,267 miles
Since last MOT+3,568 miles
PASS
Mileage48,699 miles
Since last MOT+1,769 miles
PASS
Mileage46,930 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,930 miles
Since last MOT+4,535 miles
PASS
Mileage42,395 miles
Since last MOT+4,290 miles
PASS
Mileage38,105 miles
Since last MOT+3,436 miles
PASS
Mileage34,669 miles
Since last MOT+3,489 miles
PASS
Mileage31,180 miles
Since last MOT+3,949 miles
PASS
Mileage27,231 miles
Since last MOT+3,059 miles
PASS
Mileage24,172 miles
Since last MOT+3,658 miles
PASS
Mileage20,514 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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BUD/BCA

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AF55 VBP

What car is AF55 VBP?

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

What is the mileage of AF55 VBP?

The last recorded mileage for AF55 VBP was 75,020 miles, recorded on 7 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF55 VBP passed its MOT?

AF55 VBP has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 7 May 2025.

Is AF55 VBP ULEZ compliant?

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

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