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PK05 XSW

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourRed
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 2000cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 162,004 miles on the clock, averaging 7,714 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PK05 XSW

MOT Status
Due date passed
162,004
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,714

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 reading162,004 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,604
Average per year7,714
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PK05 XSW 37k69k100k131k162k '08'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage162,004 miles
Since last MOT+5,604 miles
PASS
Mileage156,400 miles
Since last MOT+6,554 miles
PASS
Mileage149,846 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,846 miles
Since last MOT+8,011 miles
PASS
Mileage141,835 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,835 miles
Since last MOT+18,745 miles
PASS
Mileage123,090 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,090 miles
Since last MOT+2,246 miles
PASS
Mileage120,844 miles
Since last MOT+10,286 miles
PASS
Mileage110,558 miles
Since last MOT+10,715 miles
PASS
Mileage99,843 miles
Since last MOT+5,559 miles
PASS
Mileage94,284 miles
Since last MOT+6,804 miles
PASS
Mileage87,480 miles
Since last MOT+7,225 miles
PASS
Mileage80,255 miles
Since last MOT+8,441 miles
PASS
Mileage71,814 miles
Since last MOT+6,877 miles
PASS
Mileage64,937 miles
Since last MOT+372 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,565 miles
Since last MOT+6,495 miles
PASS
Mileage58,070 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,014 miles
Since last MOT+8,870 miles
PASS
Mileage49,144 miles
Since last MOT+6,189 miles
PASS
Mileage42,955 miles
Since last MOT+5,520 miles
PASS
Mileage37,435 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,435 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 XSW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePK — Preston, Preston
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About PK05 XSW

What car is PK05 XSW?

PK05 XSW is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Preston in 2005.

What is the mileage of PK05 XSW?

The last recorded mileage for PK05 XSW was 162,004 miles, recorded on 14 Jun 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK05 XSW passed its MOT?

PK05 XSW has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 14 Jun 2024.

Is PK05 XSW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PK05 XSW 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 PK05 XSW?

PK05 XSW is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.