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PJ55 XAM

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 17 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 192,250 miles on the clock, averaging 8,995 miles per year, around 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 XAM

MOT Status
Due date passed
192,250
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
89%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,995

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading192,250 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,649
Average per year8,995
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ55 XAM 41k79k117k155k192k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage192,250 miles
Since last MOT+5,649 miles
PASS
Mileage186,601 miles
Since last MOT+10,580 miles
PASS
Mileage176,021 miles
Since last MOT+6,881 miles
PASS
Mileage169,140 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,140 miles
Since last MOT+9,277 miles
PASS
Mileage159,863 miles
Since last MOT+5,487 miles
PASS
Mileage154,376 miles
Since last MOT+7,558 miles
PASS
Mileage146,818 miles
Since last MOT+23,492 miles
PASS
Mileage123,326 miles
Since last MOT+8,393 miles
PASS
Mileage114,933 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,933 miles
Since last MOT+7,695 miles
PASS
Mileage107,238 miles
Since last MOT+12,080 miles
PASS
Mileage95,158 miles
Since last MOT+1,770 miles
PASS
Mileage93,388 miles
Since last MOT+5,343 miles
PASS
Mileage88,045 miles
Since last MOT+4,000 miles
PASS
Mileage84,045 miles
Since last MOT+4,395 miles
PASS
Mileage79,650 miles
Since last MOT+16,617 miles
PASS
Mileage63,033 miles
Since last MOT+21,605 miles
PASS
Mileage41,428 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 XAM
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 XAM

What car is PJ55 XAM?

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

What is the mileage of PJ55 XAM?

The last recorded mileage for PJ55 XAM was 192,250 miles, recorded on 4 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ55 XAM passed its MOT?

PJ55 XAM has had 19 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (17 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 4 Sep 2025.

Is PJ55 XAM ULEZ compliant?

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

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