Vehicle summary
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 171,159 miles on the clock, averaging 10,088 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 AJ54 ZFC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 171,159 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12,118 |
| Average per year | 10,088 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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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
| Registration | AJ54 ZFC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AJ — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About AJ54 ZFC
What car is AJ54 ZFC?
AJ54 ZFC is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2005.
What is the mileage of AJ54 ZFC?
The last recorded mileage for AJ54 ZFC was 171,159 miles, recorded on 14 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AJ54 ZFC passed its MOT?
AJ54 ZFC has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 14 Feb 2019.
Is AJ54 ZFC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ54 ZFC 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 AJ54 ZFC?
AJ54 ZFC is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.