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PJ55 GCZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 129,042 miles on the clock, averaging 7,113 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for PJ55 GCZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,042
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
60%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,113

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading129,042 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11
Average per year7,113
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ55 GCZ 21k48k75k102k129k '08'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,042 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,031 miles
Since last MOT+4,501 miles
PASS
Mileage124,530 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,530 miles
Since last MOT+14,326 miles
PASS
Mileage110,204 miles
Since last MOT+3,942 miles
PASS
Mileage106,262 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,262 miles
Since last MOT+8,133 miles
PASS
Mileage98,129 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,129 miles
Since last MOT+7,414 miles
PASS
Mileage90,715 miles
Since last MOT+8,931 miles
PASS
Mileage81,784 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,784 miles
Since last MOT+9,420 miles
PASS
Mileage72,364 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,364 miles
Since last MOT+8,256 miles
PASS
Mileage64,108 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,108 miles
Since last MOT+7,918 miles
PASS
Mileage56,190 miles
Since last MOT+8,408 miles
PASS
Mileage47,782 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,880 miles
Since last MOT+2,013 miles
PASS
Mileage45,867 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,865 miles
Since last MOT+4,421 miles
PASS
Mileage41,444 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,444 miles
Since last MOT+10,641 miles
PASS
Mileage30,803 miles
Since last MOT+9,634 miles
PASS
Mileage21,169 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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BUD/BCA

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 GCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About PJ55 GCZ

What car is PJ55 GCZ?

PJ55 GCZ is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Preston in 2005.

What is the mileage of PJ55 GCZ?

The last recorded mileage for PJ55 GCZ was 129,042 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ55 GCZ passed its MOT?

PJ55 GCZ has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2024.

Is PJ55 GCZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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