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PK55 WZT

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 1896cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 139,689 miles on the clock, averaging 10,872 miles per year, above 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 PK55 WZT

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,689
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
10,872

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading139,689 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,442
Average per year10,872
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PK55 WZT 46k69k93k116k140k '08'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,689 miles
Since last MOT+17,442 miles
PASS
Mileage122,247 miles
Since last MOT+18,125 miles
PASS
Mileage104,122 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,122 miles
Since last MOT+3,555 miles
PASS
Mileage100,567 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,567 miles
Since last MOT+7,863 miles
PASS
Mileage92,704 miles
Since last MOT+6,759 miles
PASS
Mileage85,945 miles
Since last MOT+7,636 miles
PASS
Mileage78,309 miles
Since last MOT+4,271 miles
PASS
Mileage74,038 miles
Since last MOT+12,128 miles
PASS
Mileage61,910 miles
Since last MOT+16,042 miles
PASS
Mileage45,868 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,868 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

RegistrationPK55 WZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePK — Preston, Preston
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About PK55 WZT

What car is PK55 WZT?

PK55 WZT is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2005.

What is the mileage of PK55 WZT?

The last recorded mileage for PK55 WZT was 139,689 miles, recorded on 30 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK55 WZT passed its MOT?

PK55 WZT has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 Jun 2017.

Is PK55 WZT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PK55 WZT 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 PK55 WZT?

PK55 WZT is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.