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SJ55 AWO

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 176,566 miles on the clock, averaging 7,810 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 SJ55 AWO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
176,566
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,810

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading176,566 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,127
Average per year7,810
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SJ55 AWO 41k75k109k143k177k '08'26'17

Check SJ55 AWO

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage176,566 miles
Since last MOT+7,127 miles
PASS
Mileage169,439 miles
Since last MOT+6,105 miles
PASS
Mileage163,334 miles
Since last MOT+3,760 miles
PASS
Mileage159,574 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,572 miles
Since last MOT+3,413 miles
PASS
Mileage156,159 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,139 miles
Since last MOT+4,506 miles
PASS
Mileage151,633 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,630 miles
Since last MOT+3,935 miles
PASS
Mileage147,695 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,695 miles
Since last MOT+7,606 miles
PASS
Mileage140,089 miles
Since last MOT+14,698 miles
PASS
Mileage125,391 miles
Since last MOT+7,672 miles
PASS
Mileage117,719 miles
Since last MOT+7,155 miles
PASS
Mileage110,564 miles
Since last MOT+8,184 miles
PASS
Mileage102,380 miles
Since last MOT+13,603 miles
PASS
Mileage88,777 miles
Since last MOT+9,408 miles
PASS
Mileage79,369 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,369 miles
Since last MOT+12,584 miles
PASS
Mileage66,785 miles
Since last MOT+10,029 miles
PASS
Mileage56,756 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,720 miles
Since last MOT+15,593 miles
PASS
Mileage41,127 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

RegistrationSJ55 AWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSJ — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SJ55 AWO

What car is SJ55 AWO?

SJ55 AWO is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SJ55 AWO?

The last recorded mileage for SJ55 AWO was 176,566 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SJ55 AWO passed its MOT?

SJ55 AWO has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2026.

Is SJ55 AWO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SJ55 AWO 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 SJ55 AWO?

SJ55 AWO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.