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LD55 KJX

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 1896cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 235,493 miles on the clock, averaging 20,829 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 LD55 KJX

MOT Status
Due date passed
235,493
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
20,829

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 reading235,493 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18,456
Average per year20,829
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LD55 KJX 66k108k151k193k235k '08'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage235,493 miles
Since last MOT+18,456 miles
PASS
Mileage217,037 miles
Since last MOT+15,294 miles
PASS
Mileage201,743 miles
Since last MOT+15,762 miles
PASS
Mileage185,981 miles
Since last MOT+86 miles
FAIL
Mileage185,895 miles
Since last MOT+18,526 miles
PASS
Mileage167,369 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage167,369 miles
Since last MOT+21,848 miles
PASS
Mileage145,521 miles
Since last MOT+15,717 miles
PASS
Mileage129,804 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,803 miles
Since last MOT+18,287 miles
PASS
Mileage111,516 miles
Since last MOT+4,479 miles
PASS
Mileage107,037 miles
Since last MOT+8,108 miles
PASS
Mileage98,929 miles
Since last MOT+70 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,859 miles
Since last MOT+10,421 miles
PASS
Mileage88,438 miles
Since last MOT+10,216 miles
PASS
Mileage78,222 miles
Since last MOT+8,960 miles
PASS
Mileage69,262 miles
Since last MOT+3,493 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,769 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

RegistrationLD55 KJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLD — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About LD55 KJX

What car is LD55 KJX?

LD55 KJX is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2005.

What is the mileage of LD55 KJX?

The last recorded mileage for LD55 KJX was 235,493 miles, recorded on 2 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LD55 KJX passed its MOT?

LD55 KJX has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Nov 2016.

Is LD55 KJX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LD55 KJX 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 LD55 KJX?

LD55 KJX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.