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AJ55 ZPH

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 128,327 miles on the clock, averaging 7,486 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 ZPH

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,327
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,486

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading128,327 miles
Reading date
Miles last year288
Average per year7,486
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ55 ZPH 29k54k79k104k128k '08'22'16

Check AJ55 ZPH

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,327 miles
Since last MOT+288 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,039 miles
Since last MOT+16,538 miles
PASS
Mileage111,501 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,483 miles
Since last MOT+9,174 miles
PASS
Mileage102,309 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,279 miles
Since last MOT+5,069 miles
PASS
Mileage97,210 miles
Since last MOT+4,984 miles
PASS
Mileage92,226 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,226 miles
Since last MOT+5,565 miles
PASS
Mileage86,661 miles
Since last MOT+9,703 miles
PASS
Mileage76,958 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,955 miles
Since last MOT+6,857 miles
PASS
Mileage70,098 miles
Since last MOT+7,113 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,985 miles
Since last MOT+5,590 miles
PASS
Mileage57,395 miles
Since last MOT+6,010 miles
PASS
Mileage51,385 miles
Since last MOT+6,729 miles
PASS
Mileage44,656 miles
Since last MOT+6,091 miles
PASS
Mileage38,565 miles
Since last MOT+9,089 miles
PASS
Mileage29,476 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 ZPH
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 ZPH

What car is AJ55 ZPH?

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

What is the mileage of AJ55 ZPH?

The last recorded mileage for AJ55 ZPH was 128,327 miles, recorded on 7 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ55 ZPH passed its MOT?

AJ55 ZPH has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 7 Feb 2022.

Is AJ55 ZPH ULEZ compliant?

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

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