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AJ55 ZFA

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 186,032 miles on the clock, averaging 8,465 miles per year, around 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 ZFA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
186,032
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
90%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,465

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading186,032 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,159
Average per year8,465
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AJ55 ZFA 37k74k112k149k186k '08'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage186,032 miles
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage173,873 miles
Since last MOT+7,599 miles
PASS
Mileage166,274 miles
Since last MOT+6,676 miles
PASS
Mileage159,598 miles
Since last MOT+9,152 miles
PASS
Mileage150,446 miles
Since last MOT+8,509 miles
PASS
Mileage141,937 miles
Since last MOT+7,264 miles
PASS
Mileage134,673 miles
Since last MOT+8,767 miles
PASS
Mileage125,906 miles
Since last MOT+6,146 miles
PASS
Mileage119,760 miles
Since last MOT+5,959 miles
PASS
Mileage113,801 miles
Since last MOT+8,360 miles
PASS
Mileage105,441 miles
Since last MOT+8,522 miles
PASS
Mileage96,919 miles
Since last MOT+7,212 miles
PASS
Mileage89,707 miles
Since last MOT+11,344 miles
PASS
Mileage78,363 miles
Since last MOT+10,438 miles
PASS
Mileage67,925 miles
Since last MOT+9,255 miles
PASS
Mileage58,670 miles
Since last MOT+135 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,535 miles
Since last MOT+9,299 miles
PASS
Mileage49,236 miles
Since last MOT+12,024 miles
PASS
Mileage37,212 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 ZFA
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 ZFA

What car is AJ55 ZFA?

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

What is the mileage of AJ55 ZFA?

The last recorded mileage for AJ55 ZFA was 186,032 miles, recorded on 17 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ55 ZFA passed its MOT?

AJ55 ZFA has had 21 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (19 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 17 Jul 2026.

Is AJ55 ZFA ULEZ compliant?

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

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