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AK55 YLY

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 115,757 miles on the clock, averaging 6,132 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AK55 YLY

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,757
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,132

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 reading115,757 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year6,132
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AK55 YLY 21k45k68k92k116k '08'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,757 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,749 miles
Since last MOT+8,454 miles
PASS
Mileage107,295 miles
Since last MOT+151 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,144 miles
Since last MOT+5,153 miles
PASS
Mileage101,991 miles
Since last MOT+72 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,919 miles
Since last MOT+4,095 miles
PASS
Mileage97,824 miles
Since last MOT+4,946 miles
PASS
Mileage92,878 miles
Since last MOT+7,157 miles
PASS
Mileage85,721 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,715 miles
Since last MOT+7,441 miles
PASS
Mileage78,274 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,268 miles
Since last MOT+6,741 miles
PASS
Mileage71,527 miles
Since last MOT+6,109 miles
PASS
Mileage65,418 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,418 miles
Since last MOT+6,130 miles
PASS
Mileage59,288 miles
Since last MOT+6,907 miles
PASS
Mileage52,381 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,381 miles
Since last MOT+6,998 miles
PASS
Mileage45,383 miles
Since last MOT+6,305 miles
PASS
Mileage39,078 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,078 miles
Since last MOT+6,058 miles
PASS
Mileage33,020 miles
Since last MOT+5,410 miles
PASS
Mileage27,610 miles
Since last MOT+6,716 miles
PASS
Mileage20,894 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AK55 YLY

What car is AK55 YLY?

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

What is the mileage of AK55 YLY?

The last recorded mileage for AK55 YLY was 115,757 miles, recorded on 1 May 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AK55 YLY passed its MOT?

AK55 YLY has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 1 May 2024.

Is AK55 YLY ULEZ compliant?

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

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