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LT55 YKH

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Stanmore, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 167,009 miles on the clock, averaging 8,564 miles per year, around 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 LT55 YKH

MOT Status
Due date passed
167,009
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,564

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading167,009 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,988
Average per year8,564
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LT55 YKH 66k91k117k142k167k '08'20'16

Check LT55 YKH

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage167,009 miles
Since last MOT+13,988 miles
PASS
Mileage153,021 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,021 miles
Since last MOT+6,105 miles
PASS
Mileage146,916 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,881 miles
Since last MOT+6,688 miles
PASS
Mileage140,193 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,193 miles
Since last MOT+7,206 miles
PASS
Mileage132,987 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,966 miles
Since last MOT+7,916 miles
PASS
Mileage125,050 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,048 miles
Since last MOT+8,196 miles
PASS
Mileage116,852 miles
Since last MOT+9,784 miles
PASS
Mileage107,068 miles
Since last MOT+14,790 miles
PASS
Mileage92,278 miles
Since last MOT+15,264 miles
PASS
Mileage77,014 miles
Since last MOT+10,727 miles
PASS
Mileage66,287 miles
Since last MOT+149 miles
PASS
Mileage66,138 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

RegistrationLT55 YKH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLT — Stanmore, London
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About LT55 YKH

What car is LT55 YKH?

LT55 YKH is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2005.

What is the mileage of LT55 YKH?

The last recorded mileage for LT55 YKH was 167,009 miles, recorded on 24 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LT55 YKH passed its MOT?

LT55 YKH has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Jul 2020.

Is LT55 YKH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LT55 YKH 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 LT55 YKH?

LT55 YKH is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.