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PJ55 NPU

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 219,303 miles on the clock, averaging 13,420 miles per year, above 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 NPU

MOT Status
Due date passed
219,303
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
13,420

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading219,303 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year13,420
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ55 NPU 51k93k135k177k219k '08'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage219,303 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage219,301 miles
Since last MOT+1,104 miles
PASS
Mileage218,197 miles
Since last MOT+143 miles
FAIL
Mileage218,054 miles
Since last MOT+12,750 miles
PASS
Mileage205,304 miles
Since last MOT+13,863 miles
PASS
Mileage191,441 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage191,441 miles
Since last MOT+15,426 miles
PASS
Mileage176,015 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage176,015 miles
Since last MOT+14,492 miles
PASS
Mileage161,523 miles
Since last MOT+21,664 miles
PASS
Mileage139,859 miles
Since last MOT+14,196 miles
PASS
Mileage125,663 miles
Since last MOT+12,763 miles
PASS
Mileage112,900 miles
Since last MOT+16,207 miles
PASS
Mileage96,693 miles
Since last MOT+13,478 miles
PASS
Mileage83,215 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,215 miles
Since last MOT+16,555 miles
PASS
Mileage66,660 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,660 miles
Since last MOT+15,641 miles
PASS
Mileage51,019 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 NPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About PJ55 NPU

What car is PJ55 NPU?

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

What is the mileage of PJ55 NPU?

The last recorded mileage for PJ55 NPU was 219,303 miles, recorded on 16 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ55 NPU passed its MOT?

PJ55 NPU has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Jun 2021.

Is PJ55 NPU ULEZ compliant?

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

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