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FE55 WJM

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 209,676 miles on the clock, averaging 10,247 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 FE55 WJM

MOT Status
Due date passed
209,676
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
10,247

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 reading209,676 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,247
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FE55 WJM 63k100k136k173k210k '08'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage209,676 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage209,676 miles
Since last MOT+4,544 miles
PASS
Mileage205,132 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage205,132 miles
Since last MOT+3,055 miles
PASS
Mileage202,077 miles
Since last MOT+3,494 miles
PASS
Mileage198,583 miles
Since last MOT+5,342 miles
PASS
Mileage193,241 miles
Since last MOT+6,000 miles
PASS
Mileage187,241 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage187,241 miles
Since last MOT+5,258 miles
PASS
Mileage181,983 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage181,983 miles
Since last MOT+8,907 miles
PASS
Mileage173,076 miles
Since last MOT+9,679 miles
PASS
Mileage163,397 miles
Since last MOT+6,393 miles
PASS
Mileage157,004 miles
Since last MOT+19,931 miles
PASS
Mileage137,073 miles
Since last MOT+14,697 miles
PASS
Mileage122,376 miles
Since last MOT+15,811 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+16,021 miles
PASS
Mileage90,544 miles
Since last MOT+19,547 miles
PASS
Mileage70,997 miles
Since last MOT+7,911 miles
PASS
Mileage63,086 miles

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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

RegistrationFE55 WJM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFE — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About FE55 WJM

What car is FE55 WJM?

FE55 WJM is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of FE55 WJM?

The last recorded mileage for FE55 WJM was 209,676 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FE55 WJM passed its MOT?

FE55 WJM has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 12 Dec 2022.

Is FE55 WJM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FE55 WJM 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 FE55 WJM?

FE55 WJM is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.