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AF55 MFN

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 138,600 miles on the clock, averaging 8,892 miles per year, around 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 MFN

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,600
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
8,892

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading138,600 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year8,892
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF55 MFN 41k65k90k114k139k '08'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,600 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,595 miles
Since last MOT+10,916 miles
PASS
Mileage127,679 miles
Since last MOT+14,989 miles
PASS
Mileage112,690 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,688 miles
Since last MOT+16,779 miles
PASS
Mileage95,909 miles
Since last MOT+471 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,438 miles
Since last MOT+10,783 miles
PASS
Mileage84,655 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,653 miles
Since last MOT+5,142 miles
PASS
Mileage79,511 miles
Since last MOT+5,058 miles
PASS
Mileage74,453 miles
Since last MOT+6,194 miles
PASS
Mileage68,259 miles
Since last MOT+3,602 miles
PASS
Mileage64,657 miles
Since last MOT+9,059 miles
PASS
Mileage55,598 miles
Since last MOT+7,413 miles
PASS
Mileage48,185 miles
Since last MOT+7,190 miles
PASS
Mileage40,995 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 MFN
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 MFN

What car is AF55 MFN?

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

What is the mileage of AF55 MFN?

The last recorded mileage for AF55 MFN was 138,600 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF55 MFN passed its MOT?

AF55 MFN has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Sep 2019.

Is AF55 MFN ULEZ compliant?

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

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