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AK55 AKJ

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 103,724 miles on the clock, averaging 8,275 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for AK55 AKJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,724
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,275

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading103,724 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,682
Average per year8,275
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AK55 AKJ 27k46k65k84k104k '08'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,724 miles
Since last MOT+8,682 miles
PASS
Mileage95,042 miles
Since last MOT+11,875 miles
PASS
Mileage83,167 miles
Since last MOT+13,420 miles
PASS
Mileage69,747 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,747 miles
Since last MOT+5,909 miles
PASS
Mileage63,838 miles
Since last MOT+5,110 miles
PASS
Mileage58,728 miles
Since last MOT+136 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,592 miles
Since last MOT+6,804 miles
PASS
Mileage51,788 miles
Since last MOT+6,341 miles
PASS
Mileage45,447 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,447 miles
Since last MOT+10,121 miles
PASS
Mileage35,326 miles
Since last MOT+8,501 miles
PASS
Mileage26,825 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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BUD/BCA

Internal breakdown causes misfire on specific cylinders.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 AKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AK55 AKJ

What car is AK55 AKJ?

AK55 AKJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2005.

What is the mileage of AK55 AKJ?

The last recorded mileage for AK55 AKJ was 103,724 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK55 AKJ passed its MOT?

AK55 AKJ has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Jan 2018.

Is AK55 AKJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK55 AKJ 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 AK55 AKJ?

AK55 AKJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.