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AV05 VJM

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 164,083 miles on the clock, averaging 7,160 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 AV05 VJM

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,083
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,160

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
7

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading164,083 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,710
Average per year7,160
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AV05 VJM 56k83k110k137k164k '08'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,083 miles
Since last MOT+2,710 miles
PASS
Mileage161,373 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,348 miles
Since last MOT+2,794 miles
PASS
Mileage158,554 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,550 miles
Since last MOT+2,682 miles
PASS
Mileage155,868 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,867 miles
Since last MOT+4,866 miles
PASS
Mileage151,001 miles
Since last MOT+98 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,903 miles
Since last MOT+4,118 miles
PASS
Mileage146,785 miles
Since last MOT+9,879 miles
PASS
Mileage136,906 miles
Since last MOT+270 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,636 miles
Since last MOT+11,878 miles
PASS
Mileage124,758 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,706 miles
Since last MOT+13,842 miles
PASS
Mileage110,864 miles
Since last MOT+7,456 miles
PASS
Mileage103,408 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,408 miles
Since last MOT+66 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,342 miles
Since last MOT+9,317 miles
PASS
Mileage94,025 miles
Since last MOT+9,180 miles
PASS
Mileage84,845 miles
Since last MOT+13,559 miles
PASS
Mileage71,286 miles
Since last MOT+15,672 miles
PASS
Mileage55,614 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 VJM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAV — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About AV05 VJM

What car is AV05 VJM?

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

What is the mileage of AV05 VJM?

The last recorded mileage for AV05 VJM was 164,083 miles, recorded on 25 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV05 VJM passed its MOT?

AV05 VJM has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 25 Jan 2024.

Is AV05 VJM ULEZ compliant?

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

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