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PJ55 BHE

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1900cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1900cc
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 1900cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 111,273 miles on the clock, averaging 6,743 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 PJ55 BHE

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,273
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,743

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

Below average
Latest reading111,273 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,743
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ55 BHE 47k63k79k95k111k '08'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,273 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,273 miles
Since last MOT+12,043 miles
PASS
Mileage99,230 miles
Since last MOT+5,307 miles
PASS
Mileage93,923 miles
Since last MOT+9,233 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,690 miles
Since last MOT+1,717 miles
PASS
Mileage82,973 miles
Since last MOT+5,030 miles
PASS
Mileage77,943 miles
Since last MOT+4,781 miles
PASS
Mileage73,162 miles
Since last MOT+3,399 miles
PASS
Mileage69,763 miles
Since last MOT+4,809 miles
PASS
Mileage64,954 miles
Since last MOT+6,154 miles
PASS
Mileage58,800 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,800 miles
Since last MOT+11,947 miles
PASS
Mileage46,853 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,853 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

RegistrationPJ55 BHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About PJ55 BHE

What car is PJ55 BHE?

PJ55 BHE is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Preston in 2005.

What is the mileage of PJ55 BHE?

The last recorded mileage for PJ55 BHE was 111,273 miles, recorded on 4 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ55 BHE passed its MOT?

PJ55 BHE has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Jun 2018.

Is PJ55 BHE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PJ55 BHE 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 PJ55 BHE?

PJ55 BHE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.