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KY55 VXR

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 175,310 miles on the clock, averaging 11,240 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 KY55 VXR

MOT Status
Due date passed
175,310
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
11,240

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading175,310 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,237
Average per year11,240
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for KY55 VXR 40k74k108k141k175k '08'20'15

Check KY55 VXR

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage175,310 miles
Since last MOT+13,237 miles
PASS
Mileage162,073 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,073 miles
Since last MOT+7,110 miles
PASS
Mileage154,963 miles
Since last MOT+11,178 miles
PASS
Mileage143,785 miles
Since last MOT+10,468 miles
PASS
Mileage133,317 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,317 miles
Since last MOT+10,595 miles
PASS
Mileage122,722 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,722 miles
Since last MOT+9,435 miles
PASS
Mileage113,287 miles
Since last MOT+12,295 miles
PASS
Mileage100,992 miles
Since last MOT+20,178 miles
PASS
Mileage80,814 miles
Since last MOT+13,661 miles
PASS
Mileage67,153 miles
Since last MOT+14,019 miles
PASS
Mileage53,134 miles
Since last MOT+13,197 miles
PASS
Mileage39,937 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

RegistrationKY55 VXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeKY — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About KY55 VXR

What car is KY55 VXR?

KY55 VXR is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2005.

What is the mileage of KY55 VXR?

The last recorded mileage for KY55 VXR was 175,310 miles, recorded on 21 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KY55 VXR passed its MOT?

KY55 VXR has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Sep 2020.

Is KY55 VXR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KY55 VXR 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 KY55 VXR?

KY55 VXR is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.