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AY55 MBU

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Silver Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourSilver
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 158,243 miles on the clock, averaging 9,337 miles per year, above 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 MBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,243
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,337

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 reading158,243 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,403
Average per year9,337
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AY55 MBU 23k57k91k124k158k '08'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,243 miles
Since last MOT+2,403 miles
PASS
Mileage155,840 miles
Since last MOT+7,790 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+6,292 miles
PASS
Mileage141,758 miles
Since last MOT+8,811 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+10,118 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+8,450 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+9,409 miles
PASS
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Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,970 miles
Since last MOT+13,207 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+330 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,433 miles
Since last MOT+10,407 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+9,035 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+25,052 miles
PASS
Mileage46,939 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,939 miles
Since last MOT+12,412 miles
PASS
Mileage34,527 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,527 miles
Since last MOT+9,432 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+1,994 miles
PASS
Mileage23,101 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,101 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AY55 MBU

What car is AY55 MBU?

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

What is the mileage of AY55 MBU?

The last recorded mileage for AY55 MBU was 158,243 miles, recorded on 16 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AY55 MBU passed its MOT?

AY55 MBU has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 May 2023.

Is AY55 MBU ULEZ compliant?

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

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