Vehicle summary
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 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 48,785 miles on the clock, averaging 5,330 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for AK55 ARU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 48,785 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,118 |
| Average per year | 5,330 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AK55 ARU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AK — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About AK55 ARU
What car is AK55 ARU?
AK55 ARU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2005.
What is the mileage of AK55 ARU?
The last recorded mileage for AK55 ARU was 48,785 miles, recorded on 21 Nov 2012 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AK55 ARU passed its MOT?
AK55 ARU has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 21 Nov 2012.
Is AK55 ARU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK55 ARU 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 ARU?
AK55 ARU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.