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FJ05 TNF

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 145,450 miles on the clock, averaging 6,993 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 FJ05 TNF

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,450
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,993

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading145,450 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,993
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FJ05 TNF 40k67k93k119k145k '08'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,450 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,450 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage118,765 miles
Since last MOT+6,788 miles
PASS
Mileage111,977 miles
Since last MOT+965 miles
PASS
Mileage111,012 miles
Since last MOT+1,446 miles
PASS
Mileage109,566 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,566 miles
Since last MOT+2,489 miles
PASS
Mileage107,077 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,077 miles
Since last MOT+6,985 miles
PASS
Mileage100,092 miles
Since last MOT+6,006 miles
PASS
Mileage94,086 miles
Since last MOT+6,445 miles
PASS
Mileage87,641 miles
Since last MOT+5,597 miles
PASS
Mileage82,044 miles
Since last MOT+7,149 miles
PASS
Mileage74,895 miles
Since last MOT+8,471 miles
PASS
Mileage66,424 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,424 miles
Since last MOT+7,595 miles
PASS
Mileage58,829 miles
Since last MOT+7,458 miles
PASS
Mileage51,371 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,371 miles
Since last MOT+11,027 miles
PASS
Mileage40,344 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

RegistrationFJ05 TNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFJ — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About FJ05 TNF

What car is FJ05 TNF?

FJ05 TNF is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of FJ05 TNF?

The last recorded mileage for FJ05 TNF was 145,450 miles, recorded on 15 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FJ05 TNF passed its MOT?

FJ05 TNF has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Jul 2023.

Is FJ05 TNF ULEZ compliant?

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

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