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GP54 PJJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Grey Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 2000cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 161,979 miles on the clock, averaging 11,246 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for GP54 PJJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,979
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
11,246

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading161,979 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,174
Average per year11,246
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP54 PJJ 21k56k91k127k162k '08'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,979 miles
Since last MOT+7,174 miles
PASS
Mileage154,805 miles
Since last MOT+8,117 miles
PASS
Mileage146,688 miles
Since last MOT+17,948 miles
PASS
Mileage128,740 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,740 miles
Since last MOT+9,493 miles
PASS
Mileage119,247 miles
Since last MOT+9,874 miles
PASS
Mileage109,373 miles
Since last MOT+9,571 miles
PASS
Mileage99,802 miles
Since last MOT+165 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,637 miles
Since last MOT+19,366 miles
PASS
Mileage80,271 miles
Since last MOT+12,005 miles
PASS
Mileage68,266 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,260 miles
Since last MOT+14,895 miles
PASS
Mileage53,365 miles
Since last MOT+18,786 miles
PASS
Mileage34,579 miles
Since last MOT+10,861 miles
PASS
Mileage23,718 miles
Since last MOT+3,038 miles
PASS
Mileage20,680 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.

High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP54 PJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About GP54 PJJ

What car is GP54 PJJ?

GP54 PJJ is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.

What is the mileage of GP54 PJJ?

The last recorded mileage for GP54 PJJ was 161,979 miles, recorded on 19 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP54 PJJ passed its MOT?

GP54 PJJ has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 Oct 2020.

Is GP54 PJJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP54 PJJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GP54 PJJ?

GP54 PJJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.