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AJ55 KZX

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 117,069 miles on the clock, averaging 6,313 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 KZX

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,069
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,313

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading117,069 miles
Reading date
Miles last year26,451
Average per year6,313
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ55 KZX 22k46k70k93k117k '08'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,069 miles
Since last MOT+26,451 miles
PASS
Mileage90,618 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,601 miles
Since last MOT+11,685 miles
PASS
Mileage78,916 miles
Since last MOT+18,554 miles
PASS
Mileage60,362 miles
Since last MOT+8,173 miles
PASS
Mileage52,189 miles
Since last MOT+375 miles
PASS
Mileage51,814 miles
Since last MOT+1,274 miles
PASS
Mileage50,540 miles
Since last MOT+1,938 miles
PASS
Mileage48,602 miles
Since last MOT+1,849 miles
PASS
Mileage46,753 miles
Since last MOT+1,271 miles
PASS
Mileage45,482 miles
Since last MOT+1,509 miles
PASS
Mileage43,973 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,973 miles
Since last MOT+2,505 miles
PASS
Mileage41,468 miles
Since last MOT+2,557 miles
PASS
Mileage38,911 miles
Since last MOT+3,698 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,213 miles
Since last MOT+6,195 miles
PASS
Mileage29,018 miles
Since last MOT+7,076 miles
PASS
Mileage21,942 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 KZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AJ55 KZX

What car is AJ55 KZX?

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

What is the mileage of AJ55 KZX?

The last recorded mileage for AJ55 KZX was 117,069 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ55 KZX passed its MOT?

AJ55 KZX has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Jan 2024.

Is AJ55 KZX ULEZ compliant?

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

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