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PJ55 YHS

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1900cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1900cc
ColourBlack
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 1900cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 165,064 miles on the clock, averaging 8,044 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 YHS

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,064
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,044

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 reading165,064 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,291
Average per year8,044
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ55 YHS 52k81k109k137k165k '08'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,064 miles
Since last MOT+4,291 miles
PASS
Mileage160,773 miles
Since last MOT+5,021 miles
PASS
Mileage155,752 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,711 miles
Since last MOT+7,185 miles
PASS
Mileage148,526 miles
Since last MOT+11,795 miles
PASS
Mileage136,731 miles
Since last MOT+9,748 miles
PASS
Mileage126,983 miles
Since last MOT+6,134 miles
PASS
Mileage120,849 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,849 miles
Since last MOT+5,193 miles
PASS
Mileage115,656 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,640 miles
Since last MOT+7,460 miles
PASS
Mileage108,180 miles
Since last MOT+9,682 miles
PASS
Mileage98,498 miles
Since last MOT+8,307 miles
PASS
Mileage90,191 miles
Since last MOT+6,737 miles
PASS
Mileage83,454 miles
Since last MOT+4,622 miles
PASS
Mileage78,832 miles
Since last MOT+12,139 miles
PASS
Mileage66,693 miles
Since last MOT+14,318 miles
PASS
Mileage52,375 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 YHS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePJ — Preston, Preston
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About PJ55 YHS

What car is PJ55 YHS?

PJ55 YHS is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Preston in 2005.

What is the mileage of PJ55 YHS?

The last recorded mileage for PJ55 YHS was 165,064 miles, recorded on 20 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ55 YHS passed its MOT?

PJ55 YHS has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Dec 2022.

Is PJ55 YHS ULEZ compliant?

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

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