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PE05 FXM

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourRed
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 154,280 miles on the clock, averaging 7,530 miles per year, around 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 PE05 FXM

MOT Status
Due date passed
154,280
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
94%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,530

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading154,280 miles
Reading date
Miles last year157
Average per year7,530
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE05 FXM 25k57k89k122k154k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,280 miles
Since last MOT+157 miles
PASS
Mileage154,123 miles
Since last MOT+3,992 miles
PASS
Mileage150,131 miles
Since last MOT+6,400 miles
PASS
Mileage143,731 miles
Since last MOT+14,784 miles
PASS
Mileage128,947 miles
Since last MOT+10,685 miles
PASS
Mileage118,262 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,257 miles
Since last MOT+10,934 miles
PASS
Mileage107,323 miles
Since last MOT+7,164 miles
PASS
Mileage100,159 miles
Since last MOT+8,606 miles
PASS
Mileage91,553 miles
Since last MOT+10,990 miles
PASS
Mileage80,563 miles
Since last MOT+9,238 miles
PASS
Mileage71,325 miles
Since last MOT+10,755 miles
PASS
Mileage60,570 miles
Since last MOT+8,688 miles
PASS
Mileage51,882 miles
Since last MOT+13,964 miles
PASS
Mileage37,918 miles
Since last MOT+7,512 miles
PASS
Mileage30,406 miles
Since last MOT+5,716 miles
PASS
Mileage24,690 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 FXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About PE05 FXM

What car is PE05 FXM?

PE05 FXM is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Preston in 2005.

What is the mileage of PE05 FXM?

The last recorded mileage for PE05 FXM was 154,280 miles, recorded on 12 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE05 FXM passed its MOT?

PE05 FXM has had 17 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (16 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 12 May 2025.

Is PE05 FXM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE05 FXM 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 PE05 FXM?

PE05 FXM is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.