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AJ55 FYK

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 165,770 miles on the clock, averaging 10,941 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 AJ55 FYK

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,770
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,941

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading165,770 miles
Reading date
Miles last year25,343
Average per year10,941
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ55 FYK 56k83k111k138k166k '08'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,770 miles
Since last MOT+25,343 miles
PASS
Mileage140,427 miles
Since last MOT+4,561 miles
PASS
Mileage135,866 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,866 miles
Since last MOT+7,171 miles
PASS
Mileage128,695 miles
Since last MOT+6,839 miles
PASS
Mileage121,856 miles
Since last MOT+606 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,250 miles
Since last MOT+7,171 miles
PASS
Mileage114,079 miles
Since last MOT+8,828 miles
PASS
Mileage105,251 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,251 miles
Since last MOT+17,630 miles
PASS
Mileage87,621 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,621 miles
Since last MOT+15,705 miles
PASS
Mileage71,916 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,102 miles
Since last MOT+23,149 miles
PASS
Mileage55,953 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 FYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AJ55 FYK

What car is AJ55 FYK?

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

What is the mileage of AJ55 FYK?

The last recorded mileage for AJ55 FYK was 165,770 miles, recorded on 10 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ55 FYK passed its MOT?

AJ55 FYK has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Nov 2018.

Is AJ55 FYK ULEZ compliant?

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

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