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AF55 XBD

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 240,032 miles on the clock, averaging 14,453 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 XBD

MOT Status
Due date passed
240,032
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
14,453

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading240,032 miles
Reading date
Miles last year232
Average per year14,453
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AF55 XBD 39k89k139k190k240k '08'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage240,032 miles
Since last MOT+232 miles
FAIL
Mileage239,800 miles
Since last MOT+14,291 miles
PASS
Mileage225,509 miles
Since last MOT+9,452 miles
PASS
Mileage216,057 miles
Since last MOT+11,919 miles
PASS
Mileage204,138 miles
Since last MOT+16,593 miles
PASS
Mileage187,545 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage187,545 miles
Since last MOT+13,092 miles
PASS
Mileage174,453 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage174,453 miles
Since last MOT+19,156 miles
PASS
Mileage155,297 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,297 miles
Since last MOT+16,122 miles
PASS
Mileage139,175 miles
Since last MOT+16,236 miles
PASS
Mileage122,939 miles
Since last MOT+16,750 miles
PASS
Mileage106,189 miles
Since last MOT+15,691 miles
PASS
Mileage90,498 miles
Since last MOT+17,976 miles
PASS
Mileage72,522 miles
Since last MOT+9,259 miles
PASS
Mileage63,263 miles
Since last MOT+13,056 miles
PASS
Mileage50,207 miles
Since last MOT+11,548 miles
PASS
Mileage38,659 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 XBD
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 XBD

What car is AF55 XBD?

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

What is the mileage of AF55 XBD?

The last recorded mileage for AF55 XBD was 240,032 miles, recorded on 8 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF55 XBD passed its MOT?

AF55 XBD has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Aug 2022.

Is AF55 XBD ULEZ compliant?

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

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