Vehicle summary
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 158,506 miles on the clock, averaging 12,808 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 PY05 GXE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 158,506 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 104 |
| Average per year | 12,808 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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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
| Registration | PY05 GXE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PY — Carlisle, Preston |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About PY05 GXE
What car is PY05 GXE?
PY05 GXE is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2005.
What is the mileage of PY05 GXE?
The last recorded mileage for PY05 GXE was 158,506 miles, recorded on 21 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PY05 GXE passed its MOT?
PY05 GXE has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Nov 2016.
Is PY05 GXE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PY05 GXE 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 PY05 GXE?
PY05 GXE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.