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PX05 FYJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 143,167 miles on the clock, averaging 7,669 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 PX05 FYJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,167
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,669

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 reading143,167 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,669
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PX05 FYJ 27k56k85k114k143k '08'23'16

Check PX05 FYJ

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,167 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,167 miles
Since last MOT+9,447 miles
PASS
Mileage133,720 miles
Since last MOT+104 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,616 miles
Since last MOT+8,204 miles
PASS
Mileage125,412 miles
Since last MOT+6,508 miles
PASS
Mileage118,904 miles
Since last MOT+7,521 miles
PASS
Mileage111,383 miles
Since last MOT+2,918 miles
PASS
Mileage108,465 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,465 miles
Since last MOT+4,389 miles
PASS
Mileage104,076 miles
Since last MOT+5,633 miles
PASS
Mileage98,443 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,443 miles
Since last MOT+5,688 miles
PASS
Mileage92,755 miles
Since last MOT+7,661 miles
PASS
Mileage85,094 miles
Since last MOT+9,668 miles
PASS
Mileage75,426 miles
Since last MOT+7,452 miles
PASS
Mileage67,974 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,974 miles
Since last MOT+8,894 miles
PASS
Mileage59,080 miles
Since last MOT+10,237 miles
PASS
Mileage48,843 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,843 miles
Since last MOT+10,642 miles
PASS
Mileage38,201 miles
Since last MOT+10,870 miles
PASS
Mileage27,331 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

RegistrationPX05 FYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePX — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About PX05 FYJ

What car is PX05 FYJ?

PX05 FYJ is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2005.

What is the mileage of PX05 FYJ?

The last recorded mileage for PX05 FYJ was 143,167 miles, recorded on 17 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PX05 FYJ passed its MOT?

PX05 FYJ has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Aug 2023.

Is PX05 FYJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PX05 FYJ 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 PX05 FYJ?

PX05 FYJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.