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 Petrol 1598cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 168,385 miles on the clock, averaging 8,666 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for AV55 DTU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 168,385 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,355 |
| Average per year | 8,666 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AV55 DTU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AV — Ipswich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About AV55 DTU
What car is AV55 DTU?
AV55 DTU is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2005.
What is the mileage of AV55 DTU?
The last recorded mileage for AV55 DTU was 168,385 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AV55 DTU passed its MOT?
AV55 DTU has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 Jan 2026.
Is AV55 DTU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV55 DTU 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 AV55 DTU?
AV55 DTU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.