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PJ55 ETK

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

White Registered in Preston, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourWhite
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 1968cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 173,280 miles on the clock, averaging 8,465 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PJ55 ETK

MOT Status
Due date passed
173,280
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,465

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading173,280 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,581
Average per year8,465
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ55 ETK 38k72k105k139k173k '08'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage173,280 miles
Since last MOT+4,581 miles
PASS
Mileage168,699 miles
Since last MOT+7,099 miles
PASS
Mileage161,600 miles
Since last MOT+129 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,471 miles
Since last MOT+7,824 miles
PASS
Mileage153,647 miles
Since last MOT+10,182 miles
PASS
Mileage143,465 miles
Since last MOT+2,265 miles
PASS
Mileage141,200 miles
Since last MOT+2,020 miles
PASS
Mileage139,180 miles
Since last MOT+4,633 miles
PASS
Mileage134,547 miles
Since last MOT+3,694 miles
PASS
Mileage130,853 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,847 miles
Since last MOT+13,009 miles
PASS
Mileage117,838 miles
Since last MOT+14,600 miles
PASS
Mileage103,238 miles
Since last MOT+14,345 miles
PASS
Mileage88,893 miles
Since last MOT+13,691 miles
PASS
Mileage75,202 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,166 miles
Since last MOT+14,985 miles
PASS
Mileage60,181 miles
Since last MOT+15,586 miles
PASS
Mileage44,595 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,595 miles
Since last MOT+6,936 miles
PASS
Mileage37,659 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 ETK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About PJ55 ETK

What car is PJ55 ETK?

PJ55 ETK is a white Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Preston in 2005.

What is the mileage of PJ55 ETK?

The last recorded mileage for PJ55 ETK was 173,280 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ55 ETK passed its MOT?

PJ55 ETK has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Nov 2024.

Is PJ55 ETK ULEZ compliant?

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

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