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AY55 LEU

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 83,969 miles on the clock, averaging 5,620 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AY55 LEU

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,969
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,620

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 reading83,969 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,620
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AY55 LEU 17k33k50k67k84k '08'20'15

Check AY55 LEU

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,969 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,969 miles
Since last MOT+4,431 miles
PASS
Mileage79,538 miles
Since last MOT+3,417 miles
PASS
Mileage76,121 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,121 miles
Since last MOT+6,571 miles
PASS
Mileage69,550 miles
Since last MOT+6,554 miles
PASS
Mileage62,996 miles
Since last MOT+5,612 miles
PASS
Mileage57,384 miles
Since last MOT+8,146 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,238 miles
Since last MOT+7,414 miles
PASS
Mileage41,824 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,824 miles
Since last MOT+4,559 miles
PASS
Mileage37,265 miles
Since last MOT+4,730 miles
PASS
Mileage32,535 miles
Since last MOT+5,865 miles
PASS
Mileage26,670 miles
Since last MOT+5,099 miles
PASS
Mileage21,571 miles
Since last MOT+4,922 miles
PASS
Mileage16,649 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 LEU
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 LEU

What car is AY55 LEU?

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

What is the mileage of AY55 LEU?

The last recorded mileage for AY55 LEU was 83,969 miles, recorded on 23 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AY55 LEU passed its MOT?

AY55 LEU has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 23 Dec 2020.

Is AY55 LEU ULEZ compliant?

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

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