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AF55 GZH

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 156,785 miles on the clock, averaging 10,420 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.

MOT & Mileage History for AF55 GZH

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,785
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
10,420

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 reading156,785 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,420
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AF55 GZH 25k58k91k124k157k '08'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,785 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,785 miles
Since last MOT+15,579 miles
PASS
Mileage141,206 miles
Since last MOT+9,562 miles
PASS
Mileage131,644 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,644 miles
Since last MOT+14,558 miles
PASS
Mileage117,086 miles
Since last MOT+14,491 miles
PASS
Mileage102,595 miles
Since last MOT+11,580 miles
PASS
Mileage91,015 miles
Since last MOT+15,103 miles
PASS
Mileage75,912 miles
Since last MOT+7,546 miles
PASS
Mileage68,366 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,366 miles
Since last MOT+11,329 miles
PASS
Mileage57,037 miles
Since last MOT+69 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,968 miles
Since last MOT+9,870 miles
PASS
Mileage47,098 miles
Since last MOT+11,532 miles
PASS
Mileage35,566 miles
Since last MOT+10,992 miles
PASS
Mileage24,574 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil

The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 GZH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AF55 GZH

What car is AF55 GZH?

AF55 GZH is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2005.

What is the mileage of AF55 GZH?

The last recorded mileage for AF55 GZH was 156,785 miles, recorded on 17 May 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF55 GZH passed its MOT?

AF55 GZH has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 May 2021.

Is AF55 GZH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF55 GZH 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 AF55 GZH?

AF55 GZH is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.