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NL55 UYR

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Newcastle, North · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 1598cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 94,417 miles on the clock, averaging 4,676 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NL55 UYR

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
94,417
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,676

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading94,417 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,906
Average per year4,676
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NL55 UYR 13k34k54k74k94k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,417 miles
Since last MOT+6,906 miles
PASS
Mileage87,511 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,474 miles
Since last MOT+4,718 miles
PASS
Mileage82,756 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,756 miles
Since last MOT+5,025 miles
PASS
Mileage77,731 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,716 miles
Since last MOT+4,999 miles
PASS
Mileage72,717 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,717 miles
Since last MOT+5,113 miles
PASS
Mileage67,604 miles
Since last MOT+4,626 miles
PASS
Mileage62,978 miles
Since last MOT+5,561 miles
PASS
Mileage57,417 miles
Since last MOT+3,578 miles
PASS
Mileage53,839 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,839 miles
Since last MOT+3,922 miles
PASS
Mileage49,917 miles
Since last MOT+3,315 miles
PASS
Mileage46,602 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,602 miles
Since last MOT+3,583 miles
PASS
Mileage43,019 miles
Since last MOT+3,502 miles
PASS
Mileage39,517 miles
Since last MOT+4,312 miles
PASS
Mileage35,205 miles
Since last MOT+5,521 miles
PASS
Mileage29,684 miles
Since last MOT+5,040 miles
PASS
Mileage24,644 miles
Since last MOT+5,247 miles
PASS
Mileage19,397 miles
Since last MOT+5,993 miles
PASS
Mileage13,404 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 UYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About NL55 UYR

What car is NL55 UYR?

NL55 UYR is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2005.

What is the mileage of NL55 UYR?

The last recorded mileage for NL55 UYR was 94,417 miles, recorded on 11 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL55 UYR passed its MOT?

NL55 UYR has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 11 Dec 2025.

Is NL55 UYR ULEZ compliant?

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

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