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AJ55 AKU

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
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 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 76,365 miles on the clock, averaging 5,086 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for AJ55 AKU

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,365
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,086

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading76,365 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,192
Average per year5,086
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AJ55 AKU 17k32k47k61k76k '08'20'14

Check AJ55 AKU

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,365 miles
Since last MOT+3,192 miles
PASS
Mileage73,173 miles
Since last MOT+4,651 miles
PASS
Mileage68,522 miles
Since last MOT+4,260 miles
PASS
Mileage64,262 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,262 miles
Since last MOT+3,320 miles
PASS
Mileage60,942 miles
Since last MOT+3,891 miles
PASS
Mileage57,051 miles
Since last MOT+2,893 miles
PASS
Mileage54,158 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,158 miles
Since last MOT+5,165 miles
PASS
Mileage48,993 miles
Since last MOT+7,201 miles
PASS
Mileage41,792 miles
Since last MOT+7,855 miles
PASS
Mileage33,937 miles
Since last MOT+4,693 miles
PASS
Mileage29,244 miles
Since last MOT+5,141 miles
PASS
Mileage24,103 miles
Since last MOT+7,201 miles
PASS
Mileage16,902 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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BUD/BCA

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 AKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AJ55 AKU

What car is AJ55 AKU?

AJ55 AKU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2005.

What is the mileage of AJ55 AKU?

The last recorded mileage for AJ55 AKU was 76,365 miles, recorded on 24 Jun 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ55 AKU passed its MOT?

AJ55 AKU has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 24 Jun 2020.

Is AJ55 AKU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ55 AKU 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 AJ55 AKU?

AJ55 AKU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.