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DS54 AOL

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Blue Registered in Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourBlue
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 2000cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 177,468 miles on the clock, averaging 8,581 miles per year, around 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 DS54 AOL

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,468
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,581

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading177,468 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,200
Average per year8,581
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DS54 AOL 40k74k109k143k177k '08'24'17

Check DS54 AOL

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,468 miles
Since last MOT+7,200 miles
PASS
Mileage170,268 miles
Since last MOT+11,072 miles
PASS
Mileage159,196 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,193 miles
Since last MOT+8,335 miles
PASS
Mileage150,858 miles
Since last MOT+12,979 miles
PASS
Mileage137,879 miles
Since last MOT+9,644 miles
PASS
Mileage128,235 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,209 miles
Since last MOT+13,135 miles
PASS
Mileage115,074 miles
Since last MOT+74 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,000 miles
Since last MOT+9,500 miles
PASS
Mileage105,500 miles
Since last MOT+5,114 miles
PASS
Mileage100,386 miles
Since last MOT+10,618 miles
PASS
Mileage89,768 miles
Since last MOT+7,882 miles
PASS
Mileage81,886 miles
Since last MOT+9,412 miles
PASS
Mileage72,474 miles
Since last MOT+9,837 miles
PASS
Mileage62,637 miles
Since last MOT+12,625 miles
PASS
Mileage50,012 miles
Since last MOT+3,447 miles
PASS
Mileage46,565 miles
Since last MOT+6,491 miles
PASS
Mileage40,074 miles
Since last MOT+91 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,983 miles

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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

RegistrationDS54 AOL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeDS — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About DS54 AOL

What car is DS54 AOL?

DS54 AOL is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2005.

What is the mileage of DS54 AOL?

The last recorded mileage for DS54 AOL was 177,468 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DS54 AOL passed its MOT?

DS54 AOL has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Feb 2024.

Is DS54 AOL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DS54 AOL 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 DS54 AOL?

DS54 AOL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.