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PE55 LEJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourBlack
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 2000cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 152,833 miles on the clock, averaging 16,107 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PE55 LEJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
152,833
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2008
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
16,107

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading152,833 miles
Reading date
Average per year16,107
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE55 LEJ 35k64k94k123k153k '08'16'12

Check PE55 LEJ

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,833 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,833 miles
Since last MOT+27,466 miles
PASS
Mileage125,367 miles
Since last MOT+28,918 miles
PASS
Mileage96,449 miles
Since last MOT+3,224 miles
PASS
Mileage93,225 miles
Since last MOT+22,498 miles
PASS
Mileage70,727 miles
Since last MOT+16,143 miles
PASS
Mileage54,584 miles
Since last MOT+19,793 miles
PASS
Mileage34,791 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 LEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About PE55 LEJ

What car is PE55 LEJ?

PE55 LEJ is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Preston in 2005.

What is the mileage of PE55 LEJ?

The last recorded mileage for PE55 LEJ was 152,833 miles, recorded on 12 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE55 LEJ passed its MOT?

PE55 LEJ has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 12 Feb 2016.

Is PE55 LEJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE55 LEJ 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 PE55 LEJ?

PE55 LEJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.