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AP05 JXU

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 1896cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 189,738 miles on the clock, averaging 14,192 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 AP05 JXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
189,738
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
14,192

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading189,738 miles
Reading date
Average per year14,192
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP05 JXU 80k108k135k162k190k '08'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage189,738 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage189,738 miles
Since last MOT+10,124 miles
PASS
Mileage179,614 miles
Since last MOT+1,241 miles
PASS
Mileage178,373 miles
Since last MOT+4,907 miles
PASS
Mileage173,466 miles
Since last MOT+5,398 miles
PASS
Mileage168,068 miles
Since last MOT+15,969 miles
PASS
Mileage152,099 miles
Since last MOT+109 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,990 miles
Since last MOT+26,457 miles
PASS
Mileage125,533 miles
Since last MOT+30,807 miles
PASS
Mileage94,726 miles
Since last MOT+13,750 miles
PASS
Mileage80,976 miles
Since last MOT+658 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,318 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

RegistrationAP05 JXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About AP05 JXU

What car is AP05 JXU?

AP05 JXU is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Norwich in 2005.

What is the mileage of AP05 JXU?

The last recorded mileage for AP05 JXU was 189,738 miles, recorded on 8 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP05 JXU passed its MOT?

AP05 JXU has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 8 Apr 2016.

Is AP05 JXU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP05 JXU 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 AP05 JXU?

AP05 JXU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.