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AY55 LDV

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1968cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 219,673 miles on the clock, averaging 11,779 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AY55 LDV

MOT Status
Due date passed
219,673
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
11,779

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading219,673 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18,953
Average per year11,779
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AY55 LDV 68k106k144k182k220k '08'21'16

Check AY55 LDV

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage219,673 miles
Since last MOT+18,953 miles
PASS
Mileage200,720 miles
Since last MOT+504 miles
FAIL
Mileage200,216 miles
Since last MOT+13,460 miles
PASS
Mileage186,756 miles
Since last MOT+11,731 miles
PASS
Mileage175,025 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage174,984 miles
Since last MOT+13,118 miles
PASS
Mileage161,866 miles
Since last MOT+352 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,514 miles
Since last MOT+13,697 miles
PASS
Mileage147,817 miles
Since last MOT+4,999 miles
PASS
Mileage142,818 miles
Since last MOT+4,735 miles
PASS
Mileage138,083 miles
Since last MOT+11,282 miles
PASS
Mileage126,801 miles
Since last MOT+14,299 miles
PASS
Mileage112,502 miles
Since last MOT+14,751 miles
PASS
Mileage97,751 miles
Since last MOT+9,091 miles
PASS
Mileage88,660 miles
Since last MOT+9,951 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,709 miles
Since last MOT+10,715 miles
PASS
Mileage67,994 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 LDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAY — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AY55 LDV

What car is AY55 LDV?

AY55 LDV is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2005.

What is the mileage of AY55 LDV?

The last recorded mileage for AY55 LDV was 219,673 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AY55 LDV passed its MOT?

AY55 LDV has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 6 Oct 2021.

Is AY55 LDV ULEZ compliant?

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

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