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PX05 XUJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 103,362 miles on the clock, averaging 4,975 miles per year, well 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 PX05 XUJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,362
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,975

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading103,362 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year4,975
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PX05 XUJ 27k46k65k84k103k '08'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,362 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,360 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
PASS
Mileage103,347 miles
Since last MOT+3,243 miles
PASS
Mileage100,104 miles
Since last MOT+3,463 miles
PASS
Mileage96,641 miles
Since last MOT+2,694 miles
PASS
Mileage93,947 miles
Since last MOT+3,750 miles
PASS
Mileage90,197 miles
Since last MOT+3,338 miles
PASS
Mileage86,859 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,859 miles
Since last MOT+4,366 miles
PASS
Mileage82,493 miles
Since last MOT+4,416 miles
PASS
Mileage78,077 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,076 miles
Since last MOT+5,443 miles
PASS
Mileage72,633 miles
Since last MOT+4,896 miles
PASS
Mileage67,737 miles
Since last MOT+5,508 miles
PASS
Mileage62,229 miles
Since last MOT+6,083 miles
PASS
Mileage56,146 miles
Since last MOT+6,008 miles
PASS
Mileage50,138 miles
Since last MOT+8,128 miles
PASS
Mileage42,010 miles
Since last MOT+8,081 miles
PASS
Mileage33,929 miles
Since last MOT+7,214 miles
PASS
Mileage26,715 miles

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

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About PX05 XUJ

What car is PX05 XUJ?

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

What is the mileage of PX05 XUJ?

The last recorded mileage for PX05 XUJ was 103,362 miles, recorded on 10 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PX05 XUJ passed its MOT?

PX05 XUJ has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Aug 2023.

Is PX05 XUJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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