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LD55 KNJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1900cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1900cc
ColourBlue
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 146,762 miles on the clock, averaging 5,007 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 LD55 KNJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
146,762
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,007

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 reading146,762 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,388
Average per year5,007
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LD55 KNJ 61k82k104k125k147k '08'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,762 miles
Since last MOT+7,388 miles
PASS
Mileage139,374 miles
Since last MOT+7,554 miles
PASS
Mileage131,820 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,820 miles
Since last MOT+8,410 miles
PASS
Mileage123,410 miles
Since last MOT+10,335 miles
PASS
Mileage113,075 miles
Since last MOT+1,613 miles
PASS
Mileage111,462 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,460 miles
Since last MOT+1,781 miles
PASS
Mileage109,679 miles
Since last MOT+2,410 miles
PASS
Mileage107,269 miles
Since last MOT+2,924 miles
PASS
Mileage104,345 miles
Since last MOT+3,638 miles
PASS
Mileage100,707 miles
Since last MOT+2,832 miles
PASS
Mileage97,875 miles
Since last MOT+2,468 miles
PASS
Mileage95,407 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,407 miles
Since last MOT+3,867 miles
PASS
Mileage91,540 miles
Since last MOT+3,500 miles
PASS
Mileage88,040 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,040 miles
Since last MOT+3,869 miles
PASS
Mileage84,171 miles
Since last MOT+3,655 miles
PASS
Mileage80,516 miles
Since last MOT+3,202 miles
PASS
Mileage77,314 miles
Since last MOT+16,345 miles
PASS
Mileage60,969 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 KNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLD — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About LD55 KNJ

What car is LD55 KNJ?

LD55 KNJ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2005.

What is the mileage of LD55 KNJ?

The last recorded mileage for LD55 KNJ was 146,762 miles, recorded on 6 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LD55 KNJ passed its MOT?

LD55 KNJ has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Feb 2026.

Is LD55 KNJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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