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MJ05 XZH

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1900cc

Blue Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 53,990 miles on the clock, averaging 2,131 miles per year, well 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 MJ05 XZH

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
53,990
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
86%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
2,131

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

Low mileage
Latest reading53,990 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,792
Average per year2,131
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ05 XZH 16k26k35k45k54k '08'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage53,990 miles
Since last MOT+2,792 miles
PASS
Mileage51,198 miles
Since last MOT+4,113 miles
PASS
Mileage47,085 miles
Since last MOT+3,929 miles
PASS
Mileage43,156 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,156 miles
Since last MOT+2,288 miles
PASS
Mileage40,868 miles
Since last MOT+1,801 miles
PASS
Mileage39,067 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,067 miles
Since last MOT+927 miles
PASS
Mileage38,140 miles
Since last MOT+238 miles
PASS
Mileage37,902 miles
Since last MOT+735 miles
PASS
Mileage37,167 miles
Since last MOT+569 miles
PASS
Mileage36,598 miles
Since last MOT+565 miles
PASS
Mileage36,033 miles
Since last MOT+1,132 miles
PASS
Mileage34,901 miles
Since last MOT+1,851 miles
PASS
Mileage33,050 miles
Since last MOT+1,905 miles
PASS
Mileage31,145 miles
Since last MOT+2,516 miles
PASS
Mileage28,629 miles
Since last MOT+3,091 miles
PASS
Mileage25,538 miles
Since last MOT+3,449 miles
PASS
Mileage22,089 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,089 miles
Since last MOT+5,590 miles
PASS
Mileage16,499 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

RegistrationMJ05 XZH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About MJ05 XZH

What car is MJ05 XZH?

MJ05 XZH is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of MJ05 XZH?

The last recorded mileage for MJ05 XZH was 53,990 miles, recorded on 22 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ05 XZH passed its MOT?

MJ05 XZH has had 21 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (18 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 22 Jan 2026.

Is MJ05 XZH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ05 XZH 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 MJ05 XZH?

MJ05 XZH is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.