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PJ55 PBY

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 2006 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 131,069 miles on the clock, averaging 7,303 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PJ55 PBY

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,069
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2009
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,303

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading131,069 miles
Reading date
Miles last year22,009
Average per year7,303
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ55 PBY 21k49k76k104k131k '09'24'18

Check PJ55 PBY

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage131,069 miles
Since last MOT+22,009 miles
PASS
Mileage109,060 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,059 miles
Since last MOT+10,801 miles
PASS
Mileage98,258 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,258 miles
Since last MOT+11,810 miles
PASS
Mileage86,448 miles
Since last MOT+141 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,307 miles
Since last MOT+3,180 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,127 miles
Since last MOT+6,574 miles
PASS
Mileage76,553 miles
Since last MOT+9,862 miles
PASS
Mileage66,691 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,691 miles
Since last MOT+5,310 miles
PASS
Mileage61,381 miles
Since last MOT+2,703 miles
PASS
Mileage58,678 miles
Since last MOT+4,506 miles
PASS
Mileage54,172 miles
Since last MOT+4,026 miles
PASS
Mileage50,146 miles
Since last MOT+5,294 miles
PASS
Mileage44,852 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,852 miles
Since last MOT+4,146 miles
PASS
Mileage40,706 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,706 miles
Since last MOT+6,775 miles
PASS
Mileage33,931 miles
Since last MOT+7,485 miles
PASS
Mileage26,446 miles
Since last MOT+5,192 miles
PASS
Mileage21,254 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 PBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About PJ55 PBY

What car is PJ55 PBY?

PJ55 PBY is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Preston in 2006.

What is the mileage of PJ55 PBY?

The last recorded mileage for PJ55 PBY was 131,069 miles, recorded on 2 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ55 PBY passed its MOT?

PJ55 PBY has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 2 Feb 2024.

Is PJ55 PBY ULEZ compliant?

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

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