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AF55 YRL

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 129,711 miles on the clock, averaging 5,504 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for AF55 YRL

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,711
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,504

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

Below average
Latest reading129,711 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,183
Average per year5,504
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF55 YRL 53k72k91k110k130k '08'22'13

Check AF55 YRL

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,711 miles
Since last MOT+4,183 miles
PASS
Mileage125,528 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,528 miles
Since last MOT+14,842 miles
PASS
Mileage110,686 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,606 miles
Since last MOT+7,918 miles
PASS
Mileage110,688 miles
Since last MOT+120 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,568 miles
Since last MOT+7,592 miles
PASS
Mileage102,976 miles
Since last MOT+71 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,905 miles
Since last MOT+9,970 miles
PASS
Mileage92,935 miles
Since last MOT+9,402 miles
PASS
Mileage83,533 miles
Since last MOT+6,949 miles
PASS
Mileage76,584 miles
Since last MOT+1,078 miles
PASS
Mileage75,506 miles
Since last MOT+12,698 miles
PASS
Mileage62,808 miles
Since last MOT+10,130 miles
PASS
Mileage52,678 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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BUD/BCA

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 YRL
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 YRL

What car is AF55 YRL?

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

What is the mileage of AF55 YRL?

The last recorded mileage for AF55 YRL was 129,711 miles, recorded on 27 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF55 YRL passed its MOT?

AF55 YRL has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Aug 2022.

Is AF55 YRL ULEZ compliant?

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

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