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AJ55 LPU

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 77,968 miles on the clock, averaging 5,103 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 LPU

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,968
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
5,103

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 reading77,968 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,103
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AJ55 LPU 22k36k50k64k78k '08'19'16

Check AJ55 LPU

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,968 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,968 miles
Since last MOT+6,246 miles
PASS
Mileage71,722 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,706 miles
Since last MOT+8,577 miles
PASS
Mileage63,129 miles
Since last MOT+7,644 miles
PASS
Mileage55,485 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,450 miles
Since last MOT+3,867 miles
PASS
Mileage51,583 miles
Since last MOT+3,945 miles
PASS
Mileage47,638 miles
Since last MOT+3,958 miles
PASS
Mileage43,680 miles
Since last MOT+6,635 miles
PASS
Mileage37,045 miles
Since last MOT+4,697 miles
PASS
Mileage32,348 miles
Since last MOT+4,567 miles
PASS
Mileage27,781 miles
Since last MOT+5,736 miles
PASS
Mileage22,045 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 LPU
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 LPU

What car is AJ55 LPU?

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

What is the mileage of AJ55 LPU?

The last recorded mileage for AJ55 LPU was 77,968 miles, recorded on 27 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ55 LPU passed its MOT?

AJ55 LPU has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Nov 2019.

Is AJ55 LPU ULEZ compliant?

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

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