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AF55 LZA

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 110,605 miles on the clock, averaging 9,863 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 LZA

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,605
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2009
60%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
9,863

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading110,605 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,094
Average per year9,863
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AF55 LZA 42k59k76k93k111k '09'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,605 miles
Since last MOT+9,094 miles
PASS
Mileage101,511 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,507 miles
Since last MOT+9,580 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,927 miles
Since last MOT+8,817 miles
PASS
Mileage83,110 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,101 miles
Since last MOT+10,154 miles
PASS
Mileage72,947 miles
Since last MOT+9,977 miles
PASS
Mileage62,970 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,970 miles
Since last MOT+20,894 miles
PASS
Mileage42,076 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 LZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AF55 LZA

What car is AF55 LZA?

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

What is the mileage of AF55 LZA?

The last recorded mileage for AF55 LZA was 110,605 miles, recorded on 16 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF55 LZA passed its MOT?

AF55 LZA has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Apr 2016.

Is AF55 LZA ULEZ compliant?

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

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