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PE55 RSY

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourBlue
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 83,723 miles on the clock, averaging 4,283 miles per year, well below 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 PE55 RSY

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,723
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,283

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading83,723 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,453
Average per year4,283
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE55 RSY 11k29k47k66k84k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,723 miles
Since last MOT+2,453 miles
PASS
Mileage81,270 miles
Since last MOT+2,977 miles
PASS
Mileage78,293 miles
Since last MOT+3,726 miles
PASS
Mileage74,567 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,567 miles
Since last MOT+2,319 miles
PASS
Mileage72,248 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,246 miles
Since last MOT+1,603 miles
PASS
Mileage70,643 miles
Since last MOT+4,478 miles
PASS
Mileage66,165 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,165 miles
Since last MOT+4,815 miles
PASS
Mileage61,350 miles
Since last MOT+1,689 miles
PASS
Mileage59,661 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,661 miles
Since last MOT+1,619 miles
PASS
Mileage58,042 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,042 miles
Since last MOT+4,750 miles
PASS
Mileage53,292 miles
Since last MOT+4,551 miles
PASS
Mileage48,741 miles
Since last MOT+6,902 miles
PASS
Mileage41,839 miles
Since last MOT+8,900 miles
PASS
Mileage32,939 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,936 miles
Since last MOT+9,269 miles
PASS
Mileage23,667 miles
Since last MOT+8,509 miles
PASS
Mileage15,158 miles
Since last MOT+1,789 miles
PASS
Mileage13,369 miles
Since last MOT+2,472 miles
PASS
Mileage10,897 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.

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 RSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About PE55 RSY

What car is PE55 RSY?

PE55 RSY is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Preston in 2005.

What is the mileage of PE55 RSY?

The last recorded mileage for PE55 RSY was 83,723 miles, recorded on 23 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE55 RSY passed its MOT?

PE55 RSY has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Sep 2025.

Is PE55 RSY ULEZ compliant?

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

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