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KJ55 AEY

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 2000cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 159,036 miles on the clock, averaging 6,527 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for KJ55 AEY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
159,036
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
6,527

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading159,036 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,216
Average per year6,527
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KJ55 AEY 43k72k101k130k159k '08'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,036 miles
Since last MOT+6,216 miles
PASS
Mileage152,820 miles
Since last MOT+5,261 miles
PASS
Mileage147,559 miles
Since last MOT+9,864 miles
PASS
Mileage137,695 miles
Since last MOT+7,508 miles
PASS
Mileage130,187 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,187 miles
Since last MOT+9,856 miles
PASS
Mileage120,331 miles
Since last MOT+3,657 miles
PASS
Mileage116,674 miles
Since last MOT+5,077 miles
PASS
Mileage111,597 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,597 miles
Since last MOT+4,295 miles
PASS
Mileage107,302 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,302 miles
Since last MOT+6,312 miles
PASS
Mileage100,990 miles
Since last MOT+5,196 miles
PASS
Mileage95,794 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,794 miles
Since last MOT+2,802 miles
PASS
Mileage92,992 miles
Since last MOT+2,877 miles
PASS
Mileage90,115 miles
Since last MOT+5,795 miles
PASS
Mileage84,320 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,315 miles
Since last MOT+4,973 miles
PASS
Mileage79,342 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,363 miles
Since last MOT+4,963 miles
PASS
Mileage74,400 miles
Since last MOT+3,023 miles
PASS
Mileage71,377 miles
Since last MOT+13,928 miles
PASS
Mileage57,449 miles
Since last MOT+14,799 miles
PASS
Mileage42,650 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.

High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 AEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeKJ — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About KJ55 AEY

What car is KJ55 AEY?

KJ55 AEY is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Northampton in 2005.

What is the mileage of KJ55 AEY?

The last recorded mileage for KJ55 AEY was 159,036 miles, recorded on 19 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KJ55 AEY passed its MOT?

KJ55 AEY has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 Jun 2026.

Is KJ55 AEY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KJ55 AEY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is KJ55 AEY?

KJ55 AEY is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.