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AV55 FWC

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 3 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 104,035 miles on the clock, averaging 22,269 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 AV55 FWC

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,035
Last Mileage
Recorded
3
Total Tests
Since 2008
100%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 3 tests on record
22,269

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading104,035 miles
Reading date
Miles last year24,811
Average per year22,269
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AV55 FWC 60k71k82k93k104k '08'10'09

Check AV55 FWC

Full MOT Test History 3 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,035 miles
Since last MOT+24,811 miles
PASS
Mileage79,224 miles
Since last MOT+19,641 miles
PASS
Mileage59,583 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

RegistrationAV55 FWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAV — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AV55 FWC

What car is AV55 FWC?

AV55 FWC is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2005.

What is the mileage of AV55 FWC?

The last recorded mileage for AV55 FWC was 104,035 miles, recorded on 8 Sep 2010 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV55 FWC passed its MOT?

AV55 FWC has had 3 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (3 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 8 Sep 2010.

Is AV55 FWC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV55 FWC 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 AV55 FWC?

AV55 FWC is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.