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PJ55 YTS

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 143,016 miles on the clock, averaging 6,573 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 YTS

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,016
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,573

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 reading143,016 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,985
Average per year6,573
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PJ55 YTS 35k62k89k116k143k '08'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,016 miles
Since last MOT+6,985 miles
PASS
Mileage136,031 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,031 miles
Since last MOT+1,898 miles
PASS
Mileage134,133 miles
Since last MOT+14,124 miles
PASS
Mileage120,009 miles
Since last MOT+11,009 miles
PASS
Mileage109,000 miles
Since last MOT+8,164 miles
PASS
Mileage100,836 miles
Since last MOT+5,611 miles
PASS
Mileage95,225 miles
Since last MOT+73 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,152 miles
Since last MOT+3,388 miles
PASS
Mileage91,764 miles
Since last MOT+3,902 miles
PASS
Mileage87,862 miles
Since last MOT+6,977 miles
PASS
Mileage80,885 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,885 miles
PASS
Mileage94,575 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,575 miles
Since last MOT+26,378 miles
PASS
Mileage68,197 miles
Since last MOT+6,859 miles
PASS
Mileage61,338 miles
Since last MOT+8,223 miles
PASS
Mileage53,115 miles
Since last MOT+6,866 miles
PASS
Mileage46,249 miles
Since last MOT+4,782 miles
PASS
Mileage41,467 miles
Since last MOT+6,156 miles
PASS
Mileage35,311 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 YTS
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 YTS

What car is PJ55 YTS?

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

What is the mileage of PJ55 YTS?

The last recorded mileage for PJ55 YTS was 143,016 miles, recorded on 18 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PJ55 YTS passed its MOT?

PJ55 YTS has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Apr 2025.

Is PJ55 YTS ULEZ compliant?

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

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