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AJ55 LFN

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1900cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1900cc
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 1900cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 165,984 miles on the clock, averaging 11,954 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 LFN

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,984
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
11,954

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading165,984 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,286
Average per year11,954
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ55 LFN 32k66k99k133k166k '08'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage165,984 miles
Since last MOT+10,286 miles
PASS
Mileage155,698 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,690 miles
Since last MOT+12,453 miles
PASS
Mileage143,237 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,237 miles
Since last MOT+19,106 miles
PASS
Mileage124,131 miles
Since last MOT+6,207 miles
PASS
Mileage117,924 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,924 miles
Since last MOT+9,176 miles
PASS
Mileage108,748 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,746 miles
Since last MOT+13,461 miles
PASS
Mileage95,285 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,285 miles
Since last MOT+13,755 miles
PASS
Mileage81,530 miles
Since last MOT+11,016 miles
PASS
Mileage70,514 miles
Since last MOT+11,481 miles
PASS
Mileage59,033 miles
Since last MOT+15,045 miles
PASS
Mileage43,988 miles
Since last MOT+11,703 miles
PASS
Mileage32,285 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 LFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AJ55 LFN

What car is AJ55 LFN?

AJ55 LFN is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2005.

What is the mileage of AJ55 LFN?

The last recorded mileage for AJ55 LFN was 165,984 miles, recorded on 28 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ55 LFN passed its MOT?

AJ55 LFN has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 28 Jan 2020.

Is AJ55 LFN ULEZ compliant?

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

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