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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 10 (52% pass rate). It has 169,046 miles on the clock, averaging 11,118 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 SV55 PHJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 169,046 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 15,596 |
| Average per year | 11,118 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SV55 PHJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SV — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About SV55 PHJ
What car is SV55 PHJ?
SV55 PHJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2005.
What is the mileage of SV55 PHJ?
The last recorded mileage for SV55 PHJ was 169,046 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SV55 PHJ passed its MOT?
SV55 PHJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 52% pass rate (11 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 26 Feb 2020.
Is SV55 PHJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SV55 PHJ 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 SV55 PHJ?
SV55 PHJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.