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AK55 MUA

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 1896cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 134,460 miles on the clock, averaging 6,919 miles per year, below 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 MUA

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,460
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,919

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading134,460 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,855
Average per year6,919
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK55 MUA 43k66k89k112k134k '08'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage134,460 miles
Since last MOT+2,855 miles
PASS
Mileage131,605 miles
Since last MOT+2,294 miles
PASS
Mileage129,311 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,311 miles
Since last MOT+3,289 miles
PASS
Mileage126,022 miles
Since last MOT+3,348 miles
PASS
Mileage122,674 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,674 miles
Since last MOT+5,238 miles
PASS
Mileage117,436 miles
Since last MOT+5,056 miles
PASS
Mileage112,380 miles
Since last MOT+12,901 miles
PASS
Mileage99,479 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,476 miles
Since last MOT+9,078 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,398 miles
Since last MOT+9,858 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,540 miles
Since last MOT+8,757 miles
PASS
Mileage71,783 miles
Since last MOT+9,962 miles
PASS
Mileage61,821 miles
Since last MOT+8,918 miles
PASS
Mileage52,903 miles
Since last MOT+9,916 miles
PASS
Mileage42,987 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 MUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AK55 MUA

What car is AK55 MUA?

AK55 MUA is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2005.

What is the mileage of AK55 MUA?

The last recorded mileage for AK55 MUA was 134,460 miles, recorded on 28 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK55 MUA passed its MOT?

AK55 MUA has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 28 Sep 2021.

Is AK55 MUA ULEZ compliant?

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

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