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PJ55 VJO

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 135,226 miles on the clock, averaging 5,993 miles per year, below 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 VJO

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,226
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2009
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,993

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading135,226 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,803
Average per year5,993
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ55 VJO 35k60k85k110k135k '09'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage135,226 miles
Since last MOT+1,803 miles
PASS
Mileage133,423 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,411 miles
Since last MOT+1,813 miles
PASS
Mileage131,598 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,586 miles
Since last MOT+2,037 miles
PASS
Mileage129,549 miles
Since last MOT+2,140 miles
PASS
Mileage127,409 miles
Since last MOT+1,470 miles
PASS
Mileage125,939 miles
Since last MOT+4,976 miles
PASS
Mileage120,963 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,957 miles
Since last MOT+4,235 miles
PASS
Mileage116,722 miles
Since last MOT+1,854 miles
PASS
Mileage114,868 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,868 miles
Since last MOT+9,959 miles
PASS
Mileage104,909 miles
Since last MOT+3,762 miles
PASS
Mileage101,147 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,146 miles
Since last MOT+2,441 miles
PASS
Mileage98,705 miles
Since last MOT+11,912 miles
PASS
Mileage86,793 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,793 miles
Since last MOT+13,232 miles
PASS
Mileage73,561 miles
Since last MOT+10,764 miles
PASS
Mileage62,797 miles
Since last MOT+7,887 miles
PASS
Mileage54,910 miles
Since last MOT+9,725 miles
PASS
Mileage45,185 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,185 miles
Since last MOT+10,370 miles
PASS
Mileage34,815 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 VJO
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 VJO

What car is PJ55 VJO?

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

What is the mileage of PJ55 VJO?

The last recorded mileage for PJ55 VJO was 135,226 miles, recorded on 20 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ55 VJO passed its MOT?

PJ55 VJO has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 20 Oct 2025.

Is PJ55 VJO ULEZ compliant?

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

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