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AK55 YGU

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 80,942 miles on the clock, averaging 3,207 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AK55 YGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,942
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
3,207

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

Low mileage
Latest reading80,942 miles
Reading date
Miles last year277
Average per year3,207
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AK55 YGU 36k47k59k70k81k '08'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage80,942 miles
Since last MOT+277 miles
PASS
Mileage80,665 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,663 miles
Since last MOT+93 miles
PASS
Mileage80,570 miles
Since last MOT+3,783 miles
PASS
Mileage76,787 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,787 miles
Since last MOT+2,833 miles
PASS
Mileage73,954 miles
Since last MOT+4,134 miles
PASS
Mileage69,820 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,820 miles
Since last MOT+4,061 miles
PASS
Mileage65,759 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,759 miles
Since last MOT+4,557 miles
PASS
Mileage61,202 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,167 miles
Since last MOT+4,237 miles
PASS
Mileage56,930 miles
Since last MOT+3,420 miles
PASS
Mileage53,510 miles
Since last MOT+4,124 miles
PASS
Mileage49,386 miles
Since last MOT+3,750 miles
PASS
Mileage45,636 miles
Since last MOT+5,209 miles
PASS
Mileage40,427 miles
Since last MOT+4,333 miles
PASS
Mileage36,094 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 YGU
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 YGU

What car is AK55 YGU?

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

What is the mileage of AK55 YGU?

The last recorded mileage for AK55 YGU was 80,942 miles, recorded on 12 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK55 YGU passed its MOT?

AK55 YGU has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 12 Nov 2022.

Is AK55 YGU ULEZ compliant?

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

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