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AK55 YLW

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourBlue
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 1600cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 174,019 miles on the clock, averaging 9,187 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AK55 YLW

MOT Status
Due date passed
174,019
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
94%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,187

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading174,019 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,174
Average per year9,187
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AK55 YLW 28k64k101k137k174k '08'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage174,019 miles
Since last MOT+13,174 miles
PASS
Mileage160,845 miles
Since last MOT+13,022 miles
PASS
Mileage147,823 miles
Since last MOT+13,718 miles
PASS
Mileage134,105 miles
Since last MOT+14,126 miles
PASS
Mileage119,979 miles
Since last MOT+12,400 miles
PASS
Mileage107,579 miles
Since last MOT+12,439 miles
PASS
Mileage95,140 miles
Since last MOT+11,534 miles
PASS
Mileage83,606 miles
Since last MOT+8,079 miles
PASS
Mileage75,527 miles
Since last MOT+7,923 miles
PASS
Mileage67,604 miles
Since last MOT+5,374 miles
PASS
Mileage62,230 miles
Since last MOT+5,990 miles
PASS
Mileage56,240 miles
Since last MOT+5,907 miles
PASS
Mileage50,333 miles
Since last MOT+4,901 miles
PASS
Mileage45,432 miles
Since last MOT+5,409 miles
PASS
Mileage40,023 miles
Since last MOT+5,801 miles
PASS
Mileage34,222 miles
Since last MOT+6,317 miles
PASS
Mileage27,905 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,854 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 YLW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAK — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AK55 YLW

What car is AK55 YLW?

AK55 YLW is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2005.

What is the mileage of AK55 YLW?

The last recorded mileage for AK55 YLW was 174,019 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK55 YLW passed its MOT?

AK55 YLW has had 18 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (17 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 23 Oct 2024.

Is AK55 YLW ULEZ compliant?

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

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