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GF55 PPO

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 189,050 miles on the clock, averaging 10,327 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 GF55 PPO

MOT Status
Due date passed
189,050
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
10,327

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 reading189,050 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,051
Average per year10,327
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GF55 PPO 25k66k107k148k189k '08'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage189,050 miles
Since last MOT+11,051 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+11,481 miles
PASS
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PASS
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PASS
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PASS
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PASS
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Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,179 miles
Since last MOT+8,099 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+7,559 miles
PASS
Mileage118,521 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,521 miles
Since last MOT+11,632 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+12,382 miles
PASS
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FAIL
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Since last MOT+11,010 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+10,859 miles
PASS
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PASS
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Since last MOT+11,582 miles
PASS
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PASS
Mileage35,279 miles
Since last MOT+10,382 miles
PASS
Mileage24,897 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

RegistrationGF55 PPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGF — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About GF55 PPO

What car is GF55 PPO?

GF55 PPO is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2005.

What is the mileage of GF55 PPO?

The last recorded mileage for GF55 PPO was 189,050 miles, recorded on 13 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF55 PPO passed its MOT?

GF55 PPO has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 Jul 2024.

Is GF55 PPO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GF55 PPO 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 GF55 PPO?

GF55 PPO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.