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PJ55 GHX

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 125,767 miles on the clock, averaging 8,680 miles per year, around 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 GHX

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,767
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2008
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
8,680

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 reading125,767 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,542
Average per year8,680
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ55 GHX 56k73k91k108k126k '08'17'12

Check PJ55 GHX

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,767 miles
Since last MOT+13,542 miles
PASS
Mileage112,225 miles
Since last MOT+7,160 miles
PASS
Mileage105,065 miles
Since last MOT+3,966 miles
PASS
Mileage101,099 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,084 miles
Since last MOT+11,924 miles
PASS
Mileage89,160 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,153 miles
Since last MOT+8,156 miles
PASS
Mileage80,997 miles
Since last MOT+1,415 miles
PASS
Mileage79,582 miles
Since last MOT+23,900 miles
PASS
Mileage55,682 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 GHX
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 GHX

What car is PJ55 GHX?

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

What is the mileage of PJ55 GHX?

The last recorded mileage for PJ55 GHX was 125,767 miles, recorded on 6 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ55 GHX passed its MOT?

PJ55 GHX has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 6 Jan 2017.

Is PJ55 GHX ULEZ compliant?

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

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