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AK55 KRE

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1900cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1900cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1900cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 229,452 miles on the clock, averaging 13,029 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.

MOT & Mileage History for AK55 KRE

MOT Status
Due date passed
229,452
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
13,029

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading229,452 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,029
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK55 KRE 74k113k152k191k229k '08'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage229,452 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage229,452 miles
Since last MOT+11,993 miles
PASS
Mileage217,459 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage217,456 miles
Since last MOT+7,298 miles
PASS
Mileage210,158 miles
Since last MOT+8,185 miles
PASS
Mileage201,973 miles
Since last MOT+7,756 miles
PASS
Mileage194,217 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage194,217 miles
Since last MOT+7,654 miles
PASS
Mileage186,563 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage186,559 miles
Since last MOT+6,717 miles
PASS
Mileage179,842 miles
Since last MOT+12,946 miles
PASS
Mileage166,896 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,896 miles
Since last MOT+16,978 miles
PASS
Mileage149,918 miles
Since last MOT+22,756 miles
PASS
Mileage127,162 miles
Since last MOT+20,857 miles
PASS
Mileage106,305 miles
Since last MOT+31,950 miles
PASS
Mileage74,355 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil

The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 KRE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AK55 KRE

What car is AK55 KRE?

AK55 KRE is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2005.

What is the mileage of AK55 KRE?

The last recorded mileage for AK55 KRE was 229,452 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK55 KRE passed its MOT?

AK55 KRE has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 31 Oct 2020.

Is AK55 KRE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AK55 KRE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AK55 KRE?

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