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PE55 NWR

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 213,822 miles on the clock, averaging 9,949 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 PE55 NWR

MOT Status
Due date passed
213,822
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
9,949

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 reading213,822 miles
Reading date
Miles last year337
Average per year9,949
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE55 NWR 74k109k144k179k214k '08'22'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage213,822 miles
Since last MOT+337 miles
FAIL
Mileage213,485 miles
Since last MOT+13,278 miles
PASS
Mileage200,207 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage200,207 miles
Since last MOT+4,846 miles
PASS
Mileage195,361 miles
Since last MOT+148 miles
FAIL
Mileage195,213 miles
Since last MOT+4,418 miles
PASS
Mileage190,795 miles
Since last MOT+4,786 miles
PASS
Mileage186,009 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage186,009 miles
Since last MOT+4,390 miles
PASS
Mileage181,619 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage181,619 miles
Since last MOT+2,708 miles
PASS
Mileage178,911 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,909 miles
Since last MOT+5,394 miles
PASS
Mileage173,515 miles
Since last MOT+3,907 miles
PASS
Mileage169,608 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,608 miles
Since last MOT+3,815 miles
PASS
Mileage165,793 miles
Since last MOT+10,718 miles
PASS
Mileage155,075 miles
Since last MOT+19,773 miles
PASS
Mileage135,302 miles
Since last MOT+22,148 miles
PASS
Mileage113,154 miles
Since last MOT+19,171 miles
PASS
Mileage93,983 miles
Since last MOT+20,420 miles
PASS
Mileage73,563 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

RegistrationPE55 NWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About PE55 NWR

What car is PE55 NWR?

PE55 NWR is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2005.

What is the mileage of PE55 NWR?

The last recorded mileage for PE55 NWR was 213,822 miles, recorded on 19 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE55 NWR passed its MOT?

PE55 NWR has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 19 Oct 2022.

Is PE55 NWR ULEZ compliant?

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

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