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PE05 JBO

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 128,057 miles on the clock, averaging 7,366 miles per year, below 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 PE05 JBO

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,057
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2008
91%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
7,366

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading128,057 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,785
Average per year7,366
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE05 JBO 62k79k95k112k128k '08'17'12

Check PE05 JBO

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,057 miles
Since last MOT+6,785 miles
PASS
Mileage121,272 miles
Since last MOT+8,103 miles
PASS
Mileage113,169 miles
Since last MOT+8,507 miles
PASS
Mileage104,662 miles
Since last MOT+7,336 miles
PASS
Mileage97,326 miles
Since last MOT+8,135 miles
PASS
Mileage89,191 miles
Since last MOT+9,868 miles
PASS
Mileage79,323 miles
Since last MOT+143 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,180 miles
Since last MOT+8,017 miles
PASS
Mileage71,163 miles
Since last MOT+2,978 miles
PASS
Mileage68,185 miles
Since last MOT+6,031 miles
PASS
Mileage62,154 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

RegistrationPE05 JBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About PE05 JBO

What car is PE05 JBO?

PE05 JBO is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2005.

What is the mileage of PE05 JBO?

The last recorded mileage for PE05 JBO was 128,057 miles, recorded on 28 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE05 JBO passed its MOT?

PE05 JBO has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 28 Feb 2017.

Is PE05 JBO ULEZ compliant?

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

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