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KH55 EMJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1900cc

Silver Registered in Northampton, Luton and Northampton · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1900cc
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 1900cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 156,946 miles on the clock, averaging 7,784 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 KH55 EMJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
156,946
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,784

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading156,946 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,784
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KH55 EMJ 24k57k90k124k157k '08'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,946 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,945 miles
Since last MOT+874 miles
PASS
Mileage156,071 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,064 miles
Since last MOT+2,559 miles
PASS
Mileage153,505 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,505 miles
Since last MOT+3,899 miles
PASS
Mileage149,606 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,604 miles
Since last MOT+2,267 miles
PASS
Mileage147,337 miles
Since last MOT+2,800 miles
PASS
Mileage144,537 miles
Since last MOT+1,779 miles
PASS
Mileage142,758 miles
Since last MOT+3,409 miles
PASS
Mileage139,349 miles
Since last MOT+4,566 miles
PASS
Mileage134,783 miles
Since last MOT+4,943 miles
PASS
Mileage129,840 miles
Since last MOT+7,843 miles
PASS
Mileage121,997 miles
Since last MOT+10,024 miles
PASS
Mileage111,973 miles
Since last MOT+10,428 miles
PASS
Mileage101,545 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,545 miles
Since last MOT+15,362 miles
PASS
Mileage86,183 miles
Since last MOT+15,569 miles
PASS
Mileage70,614 miles
Since last MOT+16,141 miles
PASS
Mileage54,473 miles
Since last MOT+15,522 miles
PASS
Mileage38,951 miles
Since last MOT+15,354 miles
PASS
Mileage23,597 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

RegistrationKH55 EMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeKH — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About KH55 EMJ

What car is KH55 EMJ?

KH55 EMJ is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Northampton in 2005.

What is the mileage of KH55 EMJ?

The last recorded mileage for KH55 EMJ was 156,946 miles, recorded on 28 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KH55 EMJ passed its MOT?

KH55 EMJ has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Jan 2026.

Is KH55 EMJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KH55 EMJ 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 KH55 EMJ?

KH55 EMJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.