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NL55 UYJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Black Registered in Newcastle, North · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourBlack
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 2000cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 157,036 miles on the clock, averaging 13,118 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NL55 UYJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,036
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
13,118

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 reading157,036 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,862
Average per year13,118
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL55 UYJ 21k55k89k123k157k '08'19'14

Check NL55 UYJ

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,036 miles
Since last MOT+4,862 miles
PASS
Mileage152,174 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,174 miles
Since last MOT+8,158 miles
PASS
Mileage144,016 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,016 miles
Since last MOT+16,432 miles
PASS
Mileage127,584 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,584 miles
Since last MOT+17,974 miles
PASS
Mileage109,610 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,606 miles
Since last MOT+15,523 miles
PASS
Mileage94,083 miles
Since last MOT+17,145 miles
PASS
Mileage76,938 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,938 miles
Since last MOT+22,380 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,558 miles
Since last MOT+21,127 miles
PASS
Mileage33,431 miles
Since last MOT+6,308 miles
PASS
Mileage27,123 miles
Since last MOT+6,349 miles
PASS
Mileage20,774 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 UYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About NL55 UYJ

What car is NL55 UYJ?

NL55 UYJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2005.

What is the mileage of NL55 UYJ?

The last recorded mileage for NL55 UYJ was 157,036 miles, recorded on 7 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL55 UYJ passed its MOT?

NL55 UYJ has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 7 Feb 2019.

Is NL55 UYJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL55 UYJ 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 NL55 UYJ?

NL55 UYJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.