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HR55 SHA

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Silver Registered in Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 2008 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1984cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 47,710 miles on the clock, averaging 2,700 miles per year, well below 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 HR55 SHA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
47,710
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
94%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
2,700

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading47,710 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,715
Average per year2,700
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HR55 SHA 6k17k27k37k48k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage47,710 miles
Since last MOT+1,715 miles
PASS
Mileage45,995 miles
Since last MOT+1,260 miles
PASS
Mileage44,735 miles
Since last MOT+1,860 miles
PASS
Mileage42,875 miles
Since last MOT+1,628 miles
PASS
Mileage41,247 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,217 miles
Since last MOT+1,840 miles
PASS
Mileage39,377 miles
Since last MOT+1,315 miles
PASS
Mileage38,062 miles
Since last MOT+1,605 miles
PASS
Mileage36,457 miles
Since last MOT+926 miles
PASS
Mileage35,531 miles
Since last MOT+1,858 miles
PASS
Mileage33,673 miles
Since last MOT+1,780 miles
PASS
Mileage31,893 miles
Since last MOT+1,371 miles
PASS
Mileage30,522 miles
Since last MOT+1,464 miles
PASS
Mileage29,058 miles
Since last MOT+5,565 miles
PASS
Mileage23,493 miles
Since last MOT+7,190 miles
PASS
Mileage16,303 miles
Since last MOT+9,293 miles
PASS
Mileage7,010 miles
Since last MOT+627 miles
PASS
Mileage6,383 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHR55 SHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeHR — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About HR55 SHA

What car is HR55 SHA?

HR55 SHA is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2008.

What is the mileage of HR55 SHA?

The last recorded mileage for HR55 SHA was 47,710 miles, recorded on 24 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HR55 SHA passed its MOT?

HR55 SHA has had 18 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (17 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 24 Jul 2026.

Is HR55 SHA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HR55 SHA is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is HR55 SHA?

HR55 SHA is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.