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VE55 ADU

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourBlack
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 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 176,288 miles on the clock, averaging 12,408 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 VE55 ADU

MOT Status
Due date passed
176,288
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
12,408

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading176,288 miles
Reading date
Miles last year119
Average per year12,408
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for VE55 ADU 40k74k108k142k176k '08'19'16

Check VE55 ADU

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage176,288 miles
Since last MOT+119 miles
FAIL
Mileage176,169 miles
Since last MOT+10,794 miles
PASS
Mileage165,375 miles
Since last MOT+188 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,187 miles
Since last MOT+1,872 miles
PASS
Mileage163,315 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,315 miles
Since last MOT+15,295 miles
PASS
Mileage148,020 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,019 miles
Since last MOT+8,141 miles
PASS
Mileage139,878 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,878 miles
Since last MOT+12,308 miles
PASS
Mileage127,570 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,570 miles
Since last MOT+14,374 miles
PASS
Mileage113,196 miles
Since last MOT+12,873 miles
PASS
Mileage100,323 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,321 miles
Since last MOT+12,714 miles
PASS
Mileage87,607 miles
Since last MOT+13,426 miles
PASS
Mileage74,181 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,181 miles
Since last MOT+19,228 miles
PASS
Mileage54,953 miles
Since last MOT+14,471 miles
PASS
Mileage40,482 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

RegistrationVE55 ADU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About VE55 ADU

What car is VE55 ADU?

VE55 ADU is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Worcester in 2005.

What is the mileage of VE55 ADU?

The last recorded mileage for VE55 ADU was 176,288 miles, recorded on 2 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE55 ADU passed its MOT?

VE55 ADU has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 2 Oct 2019.

Is VE55 ADU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VE55 ADU 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 VE55 ADU?

VE55 ADU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.