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KY55 WHT

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Black Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourBlack
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 2000cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 95,085 miles on the clock, averaging 7,669 miles per year, around 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 KY55 WHT

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,085
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2008
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
7,669

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading95,085 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,936
Average per year7,669
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KY55 WHT 34k49k65k80k95k '08'16'12

Check KY55 WHT

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,085 miles
Since last MOT+11,936 miles
PASS
Mileage83,149 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,149 miles
Since last MOT+4,848 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,301 miles
Since last MOT+6,166 miles
PASS
Mileage72,135 miles
Since last MOT+6,756 miles
PASS
Mileage65,379 miles
Since last MOT+3,812 miles
PASS
Mileage61,567 miles
Since last MOT+8,064 miles
PASS
Mileage53,503 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,503 miles
Since last MOT+12,623 miles
PASS
Mileage40,880 miles
Since last MOT+6,746 miles
PASS
Mileage34,134 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

RegistrationKY55 WHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeKY — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About KY55 WHT

What car is KY55 WHT?

KY55 WHT is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Luton in 2005.

What is the mileage of KY55 WHT?

The last recorded mileage for KY55 WHT was 95,085 miles, recorded on 28 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KY55 WHT passed its MOT?

KY55 WHT has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Nov 2016.

Is KY55 WHT ULEZ compliant?

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

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