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SA55 PWE

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1984cc has had 4 MOT tests on record, passing 2 and failing 2 (50% pass rate). It has 41,324 miles on the clock, averaging 9,028 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for SA55 PWE

MOT Status
Due date passed
41,324
Last Mileage
Recorded
4
Total Tests
Since 2008
50%
Pass Rate
2 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 4 tests on record
9,028

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 reading41,324 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,065
Average per year9,028
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SA55 PWE 17k23k29k35k41k '08'11'09

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Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage41,324 miles
Since last MOT+16,065 miles
PASS
Mileage25,259 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,259 miles
Since last MOT+8,011 miles
PASS
Mileage17,248 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.

High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 PWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SA55 PWE

What car is SA55 PWE?

SA55 PWE is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SA55 PWE?

The last recorded mileage for SA55 PWE was 41,324 miles, recorded on 2 Jun 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA55 PWE passed its MOT?

SA55 PWE has had 4 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (2 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 2 Jun 2011.

Is SA55 PWE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA55 PWE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SA55 PWE?

SA55 PWE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.