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AJ55 FWX

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 142,536 miles on the clock, averaging 6,243 miles per year, 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 AJ55 FWX

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,536
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,243

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

Below average
Latest reading142,536 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,807
Average per year6,243
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ55 FWX 45k69k94k118k143k '08'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage142,536 miles
Since last MOT+1,807 miles
PASS
Mileage140,729 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,729 miles
Since last MOT+2,797 miles
PASS
Mileage137,932 miles
Since last MOT+1,195 miles
PASS
Mileage136,737 miles
Since last MOT+1,480 miles
PASS
Mileage135,257 miles
PASS
Mileage153,637 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,637 miles
Since last MOT+22,385 miles
PASS
Mileage131,252 miles
Since last MOT+62 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,190 miles
Since last MOT+3,532 miles
PASS
Mileage127,658 miles
Since last MOT+3,917 miles
PASS
Mileage123,741 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,690 miles
Since last MOT+3,373 miles
PASS
Mileage120,317 miles
Since last MOT+2,861 miles
PASS
Mileage117,456 miles
Since last MOT+2,553 miles
PASS
Mileage114,903 miles
Since last MOT+12,528 miles
PASS
Mileage102,375 miles
Since last MOT+10,046 miles
PASS
Mileage92,329 miles
Since last MOT+14,448 miles
PASS
Mileage77,881 miles
Since last MOT+16,648 miles
PASS
Mileage61,233 miles
Since last MOT+16,729 miles
PASS
Mileage44,504 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

RegistrationAJ55 FWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AJ55 FWX

What car is AJ55 FWX?

AJ55 FWX is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2005.

What is the mileage of AJ55 FWX?

The last recorded mileage for AJ55 FWX was 142,536 miles, recorded on 5 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ55 FWX passed its MOT?

AJ55 FWX has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 5 Aug 2024.

Is AJ55 FWX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ55 FWX 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 AJ55 FWX?

AJ55 FWX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.