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PJ55 PBV

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Grey Registered in Preston, Preston · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 2006 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 142,069 miles on the clock, averaging 6,181 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for PJ55 PBV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
142,069
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,181

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading142,069 miles
Reading date
Miles last year164
Average per year6,181
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ55 PBV 34k61k88k115k142k '08'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,069 miles
Since last MOT+164 miles
PASS
Mileage141,905 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,905 miles
Since last MOT+449 miles
PASS
Mileage141,456 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
PASS
Mileage141,447 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
PASS
Mileage141,410 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,399 miles
Since last MOT+12,212 miles
PASS
Mileage129,187 miles
Since last MOT+516 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,671 miles
Since last MOT+11,609 miles
PASS
Mileage117,062 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,062 miles
Since last MOT+2,318 miles
PASS
Mileage114,744 miles
Since last MOT+4,997 miles
PASS
Mileage109,747 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,747 miles
Since last MOT+7,519 miles
PASS
Mileage102,228 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,228 miles
Since last MOT+7,493 miles
PASS
Mileage94,735 miles
Since last MOT+11,193 miles
PASS
Mileage83,542 miles
Since last MOT+10,548 miles
PASS
Mileage72,994 miles
Since last MOT+14,438 miles
PASS
Mileage58,556 miles
Since last MOT+13,048 miles
PASS
Mileage45,508 miles
Since last MOT+11,154 miles
PASS
Mileage34,354 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 PBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About PJ55 PBV

What car is PJ55 PBV?

PJ55 PBV is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Preston in 2006.

What is the mileage of PJ55 PBV?

The last recorded mileage for PJ55 PBV was 142,069 miles, recorded on 3 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ55 PBV passed its MOT?

PJ55 PBV has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 3 Jun 2026.

Is PJ55 PBV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PJ55 PBV is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is PJ55 PBV?

PJ55 PBV is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.