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PJ55 GGX

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 194,329 miles on the clock, averaging 7,254 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 GGX

MOT Status
Due date passed
194,329
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,254

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading194,329 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,254
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ55 GGX 98k122k146k170k194k '08'22'18

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage194,329 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage194,328 miles
Since last MOT+4,486 miles
PASS
Mileage189,842 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage189,841 miles
Since last MOT+5,608 miles
PASS
Mileage184,233 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage184,233 miles
Since last MOT+8,472 miles
PASS
Mileage175,761 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage175,761 miles
Since last MOT+8,256 miles
PASS
Mileage167,505 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,458 miles
Since last MOT+9,141 miles
PASS
Mileage158,317 miles
Since last MOT+4,274 miles
PASS
Mileage154,043 miles
Since last MOT+5,389 miles
PASS
Mileage148,654 miles
Since last MOT+7,127 miles
PASS
Mileage141,527 miles
Since last MOT+6,531 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,996 miles
Since last MOT+6,948 miles
PASS
Mileage128,048 miles
Since last MOT+6,082 miles
PASS
Mileage121,966 miles
Since last MOT+5,633 miles
PASS
Mileage116,333 miles
Since last MOT+82 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,251 miles
Since last MOT+17,804 miles
PASS
Mileage98,447 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 GGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About PJ55 GGX

What car is PJ55 GGX?

PJ55 GGX is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2005.

What is the mileage of PJ55 GGX?

The last recorded mileage for PJ55 GGX was 194,329 miles, recorded on 26 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ55 GGX passed its MOT?

PJ55 GGX has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 26 Jan 2022.

Is PJ55 GGX ULEZ compliant?

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

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