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 1998cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 10 (58% pass rate). It has 132,567 miles on the clock, averaging 6,710 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 LDE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 132,567 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,710 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 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.
High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AY55 LDE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1998cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AY — Ipswich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About AY55 LDE
What car is AY55 LDE?
AY55 LDE is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1998cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2005.
What is the mileage of AY55 LDE?
The last recorded mileage for AY55 LDE was 132,567 miles, recorded on 31 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AY55 LDE passed its MOT?
AY55 LDE has had 24 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (14 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 31 Dec 2021.
Is AY55 LDE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AY55 LDE 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 LDE?
AY55 LDE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.