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AO55 WFT

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 1896cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 122,379 miles on the clock, averaging 5,785 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 AO55 WFT

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,379
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2008
100%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
5,785

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading122,379 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,389
Average per year5,785
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AO55 WFT 75k87k99k111k122k '08'16'12

Check AO55 WFT

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,379 miles
Since last MOT+3,389 miles
PASS
Mileage118,990 miles
Since last MOT+3,719 miles
PASS
Mileage115,271 miles
Since last MOT+3,103 miles
PASS
Mileage112,168 miles
Since last MOT+5,310 miles
PASS
Mileage106,858 miles
Since last MOT+8,340 miles
PASS
Mileage98,518 miles
Since last MOT+7,230 miles
PASS
Mileage91,288 miles
Since last MOT+6,367 miles
PASS
Mileage84,921 miles
Since last MOT+9,742 miles
PASS
Mileage75,179 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

RegistrationAO55 WFT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAO — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AO55 WFT

What car is AO55 WFT?

AO55 WFT is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Norwich in 2005.

What is the mileage of AO55 WFT?

The last recorded mileage for AO55 WFT was 122,379 miles, recorded on 26 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO55 WFT passed its MOT?

AO55 WFT has had 9 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (9 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 26 Nov 2016.

Is AO55 WFT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO55 WFT 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 AO55 WFT?

AO55 WFT is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.