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AF55 WXC

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 133,390 miles on the clock, averaging 9,265 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 WXC

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,390
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
9,265

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 reading133,390 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,727
Average per year9,265
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AF55 WXC 17k46k75k104k133k '08'21'16

Check AF55 WXC

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage133,390 miles
Since last MOT+8,727 miles
PASS
Mileage124,663 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,663 miles
Since last MOT+13,670 miles
PASS
Mileage110,993 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,992 miles
Since last MOT+1,017 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,975 miles
Since last MOT+839 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,136 miles
Since last MOT+14,774 miles
PASS
Mileage94,362 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,362 miles
Since last MOT+2,746 miles
PASS
Mileage91,616 miles
Since last MOT+10,646 miles
PASS
Mileage80,970 miles
Since last MOT+8,158 miles
PASS
Mileage72,812 miles
Since last MOT+8,776 miles
PASS
Mileage64,036 miles
Since last MOT+7,321 miles
PASS
Mileage56,715 miles
Since last MOT+7,251 miles
PASS
Mileage49,464 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,464 miles
Since last MOT+7,035 miles
PASS
Mileage42,429 miles
Since last MOT+9,559 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,870 miles
Since last MOT+8,476 miles
PASS
Mileage24,394 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,394 miles
Since last MOT+7,687 miles
PASS
Mileage16,707 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 WXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AF55 WXC

What car is AF55 WXC?

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

What is the mileage of AF55 WXC?

The last recorded mileage for AF55 WXC was 133,390 miles, recorded on 6 Apr 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF55 WXC passed its MOT?

AF55 WXC has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 6 Apr 2021.

Is AF55 WXC ULEZ compliant?

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

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