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PX55 RVY

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 260,278 miles on the clock, averaging 28,438 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 PX55 RVY

MOT Status
Due date passed
260,278
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2008
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
28,438

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading260,278 miles
Reading date
Average per year28,438
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PX55 RVY 53k105k157k208k260k '08'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage260,278 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage260,278 miles
Since last MOT+10,802 miles
PASS
Mileage249,476 miles
Since last MOT+25,243 miles
FAIL
Mileage224,233 miles
Since last MOT+30,454 miles
PASS
Mileage193,779 miles
Since last MOT+33,470 miles
PASS
Mileage160,309 miles
Since last MOT+33,982 miles
PASS
Mileage126,327 miles
Since last MOT+27,927 miles
PASS
Mileage98,400 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,400 miles
Since last MOT+45,387 miles
PASS
Mileage53,013 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

RegistrationPX55 RVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePX — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About PX55 RVY

What car is PX55 RVY?

PX55 RVY is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2005.

What is the mileage of PX55 RVY?

The last recorded mileage for PX55 RVY was 260,278 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PX55 RVY passed its MOT?

PX55 RVY has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2016.

Is PX55 RVY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PX55 RVY 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 PX55 RVY?

PX55 RVY is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.