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AF55 VXT

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 103,640 miles on the clock, averaging 4,099 miles per year, well below 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 VXT

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,640
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,099

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading103,640 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,669
Average per year4,099
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF55 VXT 39k55k71k88k104k '08'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,640 miles
Since last MOT+3,669 miles
PASS
Mileage99,971 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,971 miles
Since last MOT+4,153 miles
PASS
Mileage95,818 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,817 miles
Since last MOT+8,835 miles
PASS
Mileage86,982 miles
PASS
Mileage156,599 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,599 miles
Since last MOT+136 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,463 miles
Since last MOT+7,167 miles
PASS
Mileage149,296 miles
Since last MOT+6,179 miles
PASS
Mileage143,117 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,117 miles
Since last MOT+5,572 miles
PASS
Mileage137,545 miles
Since last MOT+5,769 miles
PASS
Mileage131,776 miles
Since last MOT+4,402 miles
PASS
Mileage127,374 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,374 miles
Since last MOT+4,720 miles
PASS
Mileage122,654 miles
Since last MOT+17,949 miles
PASS
Mileage104,705 miles
Since last MOT+21,350 miles
PASS
Mileage83,355 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,346 miles
Since last MOT+15,152 miles
PASS
Mileage68,194 miles
Since last MOT+12,254 miles
PASS
Mileage55,940 miles
Since last MOT+16,773 miles
PASS
Mileage39,167 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,160 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 VXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AF55 VXT

What car is AF55 VXT?

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

What is the mileage of AF55 VXT?

The last recorded mileage for AF55 VXT was 103,640 miles, recorded on 14 May 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF55 VXT passed its MOT?

AF55 VXT has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 14 May 2024.

Is AF55 VXT ULEZ compliant?

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

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