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AJ55 XWN

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1900cc

Red Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1900cc
ColourRed
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 192,735 miles on the clock, averaging 10,310 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 XWN

MOT Status
Due date passed
192,735
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2009
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
10,310

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 reading192,735 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,115
Average per year10,310
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ55 XWN 67k99k130k161k193k '09'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage192,735 miles
Since last MOT+7,115 miles
PASS
Mileage185,620 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage185,620 miles
Since last MOT+7,500 miles
PASS
Mileage178,120 miles
Since last MOT+9,141 miles
PASS
Mileage168,979 miles
Since last MOT+11,762 miles
PASS
Mileage157,217 miles
Since last MOT+6,702 miles
PASS
Mileage150,515 miles
Since last MOT+3,499 miles
PASS
Mileage147,016 miles
Since last MOT+3,744 miles
PASS
Mileage143,272 miles
Since last MOT+5,981 miles
PASS
Mileage137,291 miles
Since last MOT+17,298 miles
PASS
Mileage119,993 miles
Since last MOT+221 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,772 miles
Since last MOT+15,596 miles
PASS
Mileage104,176 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,175 miles
Since last MOT+20,439 miles
PASS
Mileage83,736 miles
Since last MOT+16,358 miles
PASS
Mileage67,378 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 XWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AJ55 XWN

What car is AJ55 XWN?

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

What is the mileage of AJ55 XWN?

The last recorded mileage for AJ55 XWN was 192,735 miles, recorded on 1 Apr 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ55 XWN passed its MOT?

AJ55 XWN has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Apr 2021.

Is AJ55 XWN ULEZ compliant?

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

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