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FJ05 TMZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1908cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1908cc
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 1908cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 146,650 miles on the clock, averaging 8,088 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 FJ05 TMZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,650
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,088

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading146,650 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year8,088
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FJ05 TMZ 27k57k87k117k147k '08'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,650 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,646 miles
Since last MOT+4,442 miles
PASS
Mileage142,204 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,204 miles
Since last MOT+6,522 miles
PASS
Mileage135,682 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,682 miles
Since last MOT+1,600 miles
PASS
Mileage134,082 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,057 miles
Since last MOT+4,211 miles
PASS
Mileage129,846 miles
Since last MOT+7,002 miles
PASS
Mileage122,844 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,835 miles
Since last MOT+6,382 miles
PASS
Mileage116,453 miles
Since last MOT+6,190 miles
PASS
Mileage110,263 miles
Since last MOT+7,422 miles
PASS
Mileage102,841 miles
Since last MOT+13,147 miles
PASS
Mileage89,694 miles
Since last MOT+15,291 miles
PASS
Mileage74,403 miles
Since last MOT+13,539 miles
PASS
Mileage60,864 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,864 miles
Since last MOT+11,349 miles
PASS
Mileage49,515 miles
Since last MOT+11,746 miles
PASS
Mileage37,769 miles
Since last MOT+10,947 miles
PASS
Mileage26,822 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

RegistrationFJ05 TMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1908cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFJ — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About FJ05 TMZ

What car is FJ05 TMZ?

FJ05 TMZ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1908cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of FJ05 TMZ?

The last recorded mileage for FJ05 TMZ was 146,650 miles, recorded on 18 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FJ05 TMZ passed its MOT?

FJ05 TMZ has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 18 Apr 2023.

Is FJ05 TMZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FJ05 TMZ 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 FJ05 TMZ?

FJ05 TMZ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.