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AV05 FLJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Ipswich, 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 189,178 miles on the clock, averaging 10,078 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 AV05 FLJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
189,178
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
10,078

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading189,178 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,076
Average per year10,078
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AV05 FLJ 41k78k115k152k189k '08'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage189,178 miles
Since last MOT+3,076 miles
PASS
Mileage186,102 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage186,102 miles
Since last MOT+3,227 miles
PASS
Mileage182,875 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage182,872 miles
Since last MOT+2,985 miles
PASS
Mileage179,887 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage179,874 miles
Since last MOT+12,638 miles
PASS
Mileage167,236 miles
Since last MOT+22,150 miles
PASS
Mileage145,086 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,086 miles
Since last MOT+13,144 miles
PASS
Mileage131,942 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,942 miles
Since last MOT+22,807 miles
PASS
Mileage109,135 miles
Since last MOT+12,104 miles
PASS
Mileage97,031 miles
Since last MOT+11,610 miles
PASS
Mileage85,421 miles
Since last MOT+2,378 miles
PASS
Mileage83,043 miles
Since last MOT+8,185 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,858 miles
Since last MOT+10,049 miles
PASS
Mileage64,809 miles
Since last MOT+8,324 miles
PASS
Mileage56,485 miles
Since last MOT+9,001 miles
PASS
Mileage47,484 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,484 miles
Since last MOT+6,559 miles
PASS
Mileage40,925 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

RegistrationAV05 FLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAV — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About AV05 FLJ

What car is AV05 FLJ?

AV05 FLJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2005.

What is the mileage of AV05 FLJ?

The last recorded mileage for AV05 FLJ was 189,178 miles, recorded on 15 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV05 FLJ passed its MOT?

AV05 FLJ has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 15 Nov 2022.

Is AV05 FLJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV05 FLJ 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 AV05 FLJ?

AV05 FLJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.