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ET54 RJJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 149,858 miles on the clock, averaging 7,443 miles per year, around 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 ET54 RJJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,858
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
7,443

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading149,858 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,986
Average per year7,443
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET54 RJJ 35k64k93k121k150k '08'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,858 miles
Since last MOT+11,986 miles
PASS
Mileage137,872 miles
Since last MOT+4,061 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,811 miles
Since last MOT+1,965 miles
PASS
Mileage131,846 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,796 miles
Since last MOT+2,847 miles
PASS
Mileage128,949 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,949 miles
Since last MOT+4,995 miles
PASS
Mileage123,954 miles
Since last MOT+4,547 miles
PASS
Mileage119,407 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,406 miles
Since last MOT+8,844 miles
PASS
Mileage110,562 miles
Since last MOT+301 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,261 miles
Since last MOT+7,500 miles
PASS
Mileage102,761 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,716 miles
Since last MOT+9,136 miles
PASS
Mileage93,580 miles
PASS
Mileage876,652 miles
Since last MOT+796,886 miles
PASS
Mileage79,766 miles
Since last MOT+10,524 miles
PASS
Mileage69,242 miles
Since last MOT+10,496 miles
PASS
Mileage58,746 miles
Since last MOT+11,041 miles
PASS
Mileage47,705 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,705 miles
Since last MOT+12,296 miles
PASS
Mileage35,409 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

RegistrationET54 RJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About ET54 RJJ

What car is ET54 RJJ?

ET54 RJJ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of ET54 RJJ?

The last recorded mileage for ET54 RJJ was 149,858 miles, recorded on 6 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET54 RJJ passed its MOT?

ET54 RJJ has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 6 Jul 2023.

Is ET54 RJJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET54 RJJ 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 ET54 RJJ?

ET54 RJJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.