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AF55 XWC

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 72,802 miles on the clock, averaging 5,973 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for AF55 XWC

MOT Status
Due date passed
72,802
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2008
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
5,973

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

Below average
Latest reading72,802 miles
Reading date
Miles last year25,069
Average per year5,973
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF55 XWC 21k34k47k60k73k '08'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage72,802 miles
Since last MOT+25,069 miles
PASS
Mileage47,733 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,733 miles
Since last MOT+4,000 miles
PASS
Mileage43,733 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,733 miles
Since last MOT+3,574 miles
PASS
Mileage40,159 miles
Since last MOT+3,585 miles
PASS
Mileage36,574 miles
Since last MOT+2,716 miles
PASS
Mileage33,858 miles
Since last MOT+5,078 miles
PASS
Mileage28,780 miles
Since last MOT+3,724 miles
PASS
Mileage25,056 miles
Since last MOT+4,365 miles
PASS
Mileage20,691 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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BUD/BCA

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 XWC
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 XWC

What car is AF55 XWC?

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

What is the mileage of AF55 XWC?

The last recorded mileage for AF55 XWC was 72,802 miles, recorded on 26 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF55 XWC passed its MOT?

AF55 XWC has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 26 Apr 2017.

Is AF55 XWC ULEZ compliant?

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

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