Vehicle summary
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 186,311 miles on the clock, averaging 5,691 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 AO55 HDV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 186,311 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,691 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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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
| Registration | AO55 HDV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AO — Norwich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About AO55 HDV
What car is AO55 HDV?
AO55 HDV is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Norwich in 2005.
What is the mileage of AO55 HDV?
The last recorded mileage for AO55 HDV was 186,311 miles, recorded on 18 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AO55 HDV passed its MOT?
AO55 HDV has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Oct 2024.
Is AO55 HDV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO55 HDV 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 AO55 HDV?
AO55 HDV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.