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AY55 DYH

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Black Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
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 1984cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 109,404 miles on the clock, averaging 6,162 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for AY55 DYH

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,404
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
89%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,162

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading109,404 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,471
Average per year6,162
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AY55 DYH 13k37k61k85k109k '08'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,404 miles
Since last MOT+3,471 miles
PASS
Mileage105,933 miles
Since last MOT+5,326 miles
PASS
Mileage100,607 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,607 miles
Since last MOT+7,924 miles
PASS
Mileage92,683 miles
Since last MOT+2,684 miles
PASS
Mileage89,999 miles
Since last MOT+4,873 miles
PASS
Mileage85,126 miles
Since last MOT+7,450 miles
PASS
Mileage77,676 miles
Since last MOT+4,490 miles
PASS
Mileage73,186 miles
Since last MOT+7,866 miles
PASS
Mileage65,320 miles
Since last MOT+8,755 miles
PASS
Mileage56,565 miles
Since last MOT+8,168 miles
PASS
Mileage48,397 miles
Since last MOT+5,702 miles
PASS
Mileage42,695 miles
Since last MOT+9,614 miles
PASS
Mileage33,081 miles
Since last MOT+5,092 miles
PASS
Mileage27,989 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,989 miles
Since last MOT+5,735 miles
PASS
Mileage22,254 miles
Since last MOT+9,469 miles
PASS
Mileage12,785 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 DYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAY — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AY55 DYH

What car is AY55 DYH?

AY55 DYH is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2005.

What is the mileage of AY55 DYH?

The last recorded mileage for AY55 DYH was 109,404 miles, recorded on 18 Jun 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AY55 DYH passed its MOT?

AY55 DYH has had 18 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (16 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 18 Jun 2024.

Is AY55 DYH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AY55 DYH 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 AY55 DYH?

AY55 DYH is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.