No, DY55 ABU is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for DY55 ABU?

The MOT for DY55 ABU is valid and due for renewal on or before 1 January 2021.

What is the recorded mileage of DY55 ABU?

The recorded mileage for DY55 ABU is 183,729 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is DY55 ABU ULEZ compliant?

No, DY55 ABU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · DY55 ABU

DY55 ABU

2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 183,729 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 2005 · Shrewsbury
MOT Status: Valid until 01/01/2021
Road Tax: Untaxed (31/08/2019)
Recorded Mileage: 183,729 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 01/01/2021

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 31/08/2019

Mileage: 183,729 mi
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Year: 2005
Engine: 2000cc

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DY55 ABU Key Findings

17 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2019
183,729 miles recorded at latest MOT
6 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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DY55 ABU Mileage History

03/09/200894,761 mi
18/11/200894,900 mi+139 mi
20/11/200894,900 mi
30/01/2010107,048 mi+12,148 mi
07/02/2011124,803 mi+17,755 mi
21/02/2012133,808 mi+9,005 mi
11/03/2013143,762 mi+9,954 mi
11/03/2013143,762 mi
04/03/2014151,513 mi+7,751 mi
04/03/2015159,018 mi+7,505 mi
02/03/2016167,144 mi+8,126 mi
04/03/2016167,156 mi+12 mi
09/03/2017174,261 mi+7,105 mi
10/03/2017174,261 mi
05/03/2018180,344 mi+6,083 mi
07/03/2018180,344 mi
02/07/2019183,729 mi+3,385 mi

Average of roughly 8,218 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.

DY55 ABU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 18:07

MOT Analysis

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17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (DY55 ABU) between September 2008 and July 2019.

The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 02 July 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working s/light (1.1.A.3b)”.

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