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AK55 XYR

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 1598cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 117,481 miles on the clock, averaging 9,334 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AK55 XYR

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,481
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
9,334

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 reading117,481 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year9,334
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK55 XYR 32k53k75k96k117k '08'17'14

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,481 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,479 miles
Since last MOT+9,170 miles
PASS
Mileage108,309 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,308 miles
Since last MOT+8,547 miles
PASS
Mileage99,761 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,761 miles
Since last MOT+17,109 miles
PASS
Mileage82,652 miles
Since last MOT+17,576 miles
PASS
Mileage65,076 miles
Since last MOT+4,472 miles
PASS
Mileage60,604 miles
Since last MOT+5,250 miles
PASS
Mileage55,354 miles
Since last MOT+4,966 miles
PASS
Mileage50,388 miles
Since last MOT+8,676 miles
PASS
Mileage41,712 miles
Since last MOT+9,609 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,103 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 XYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AK55 XYR

What car is AK55 XYR?

AK55 XYR is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2005.

What is the mileage of AK55 XYR?

The last recorded mileage for AK55 XYR was 117,481 miles, recorded on 30 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK55 XYR passed its MOT?

AK55 XYR has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Dec 2017.

Is AK55 XYR ULEZ compliant?

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

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