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PJ55 OPA

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 150,273 miles on the clock, averaging 8,258 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PJ55 OPA

MOT Status
Due date passed
150,273
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
89%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,258

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading150,273 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,572
Average per year8,258
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ55 OPA 22k54k86k118k150k '08'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage150,273 miles
Since last MOT+2,572 miles
PASS
Mileage147,701 miles
Since last MOT+5,106 miles
PASS
Mileage142,595 miles
Since last MOT+3,626 miles
PASS
Mileage138,969 miles
Since last MOT+3,969 miles
PASS
Mileage135,000 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,000 miles
Since last MOT+7,061 miles
PASS
Mileage127,939 miles
Since last MOT+9,583 miles
PASS
Mileage118,356 miles
Since last MOT+9,512 miles
PASS
Mileage108,844 miles
Since last MOT+10,746 miles
PASS
Mileage98,098 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,098 miles
Since last MOT+13,007 miles
PASS
Mileage85,091 miles
Since last MOT+13,360 miles
PASS
Mileage71,731 miles
Since last MOT+13,396 miles
PASS
Mileage58,335 miles
Since last MOT+10,106 miles
PASS
Mileage48,229 miles
Since last MOT+10,807 miles
PASS
Mileage37,422 miles
Since last MOT+8,088 miles
PASS
Mileage29,334 miles
Since last MOT+6,876 miles
PASS
Mileage22,458 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 OPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About PJ55 OPA

What car is PJ55 OPA?

PJ55 OPA is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Preston in 2005.

What is the mileage of PJ55 OPA?

The last recorded mileage for PJ55 OPA was 150,273 miles, recorded on 7 May 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ55 OPA passed its MOT?

PJ55 OPA has had 18 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (16 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 7 May 2024.

Is PJ55 OPA ULEZ compliant?

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

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