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MJ05 PKX

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 194,940 miles on the clock, averaging 9,814 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 MJ05 PKX

MOT Status
Due date passed
194,940
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,814

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading194,940 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,731
Average per year9,814
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ05 PKX 31k72k113k154k195k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage194,940 miles
Since last MOT+8,731 miles
PASS
Mileage186,209 miles
Since last MOT+8,521 miles
PASS
Mileage177,688 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,636 miles
Since last MOT+9,574 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+12,416 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+5,252 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+4,377 miles
PASS
Mileage146,017 miles
Since last MOT+5,999 miles
PASS
Mileage140,018 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,016 miles
Since last MOT+8,300 miles
PASS
Mileage131,716 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,716 miles
Since last MOT+13,437 miles
PASS
Mileage118,279 miles
Since last MOT+12,528 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+14,186 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+23,533 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+3,253 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+11,201 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+10,912 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,666 miles
Since last MOT+11,984 miles
PASS
Mileage30,682 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 PKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About MJ05 PKX

What car is MJ05 PKX?

MJ05 PKX is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of MJ05 PKX?

The last recorded mileage for MJ05 PKX was 194,940 miles, recorded on 22 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ05 PKX passed its MOT?

MJ05 PKX has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Jan 2025.

Is MJ05 PKX ULEZ compliant?

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

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