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AJ55 XLU

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1600cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 125,383 miles on the clock, averaging 6,917 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AJ55 XLU

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,383
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2009
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,917

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 reading125,383 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21,289
Average per year6,917
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ55 XLU 34k57k80k102k125k '09'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,383 miles
Since last MOT+21,289 miles
PASS
Mileage104,094 miles
Since last MOT+4,382 miles
PASS
Mileage99,712 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,712 miles
Since last MOT+8,085 miles
PASS
Mileage91,627 miles
Since last MOT+9,320 miles
PASS
Mileage82,307 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,307 miles
Since last MOT+9,257 miles
PASS
Mileage73,050 miles
Since last MOT+9,278 miles
PASS
Mileage63,772 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,772 miles
Since last MOT+3,259 miles
PASS
Mileage60,513 miles
Since last MOT+4,056 miles
PASS
Mileage56,457 miles
Since last MOT+3,188 miles
PASS
Mileage53,269 miles
Since last MOT+3,306 miles
PASS
Mileage49,963 miles
PASS
Mileage457,761 miles
Since last MOT+418,388 miles
PASS
Mileage39,373 miles
Since last MOT+5,633 miles
PASS
Mileage33,740 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 XLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AJ55 XLU

What car is AJ55 XLU?

AJ55 XLU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2005.

What is the mileage of AJ55 XLU?

The last recorded mileage for AJ55 XLU was 125,383 miles, recorded on 22 Apr 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ55 XLU passed its MOT?

AJ55 XLU has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 22 Apr 2022.

Is AJ55 XLU ULEZ compliant?

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

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