Vehicle summary
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 2011 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 65,520 miles on the clock, averaging 3,332 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for cgga. Common Volkswagen Golf issues include rear coil springs (fracture/snapping) and window regulators (driver's door mainly).
MOT & Mileage History for NS55 SHA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 65,520 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,947 |
| Average per year | 3,332 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2008–2013), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Rear coil springs (fracture/snapping)
Rear coil springs snap or break, often at the bottom coil due to corrosion or fatigue (carried over from Mk5 design weakness). · Typical repair: £200-£400 (pair of springs + labour).
Window regulators (driver's door mainly)
Plastic gears or cables in regulator wear/fail, causing window to drop or stick. · Typical repair: £150-£300 per door (regulator + labour).
Suspension bushes (rear trailing arm and front control arm bushes)
Rubber bushes degrade, leading to play in suspension arms. · Typical repair: £250-£500 (full rear set + labour).
ABS sensor/module faults
Wheel speed sensor wiring corrodes or module fails internally. · Typical repair: £100-£400 (sensors) or £600+ (module).
CGGA
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | NS55 SHA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2011 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | NS — Stockton, North |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About NS55 SHA
What car is NS55 SHA?
NS55 SHA is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Stockton in 2011.
What is the mileage of NS55 SHA?
The last recorded mileage for NS55 SHA was 65,520 miles, recorded on 13 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NS55 SHA passed its MOT?
NS55 SHA has had 13 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (13 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 13 Dec 2025.
Is NS55 SHA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NS55 SHA is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is NS55 SHA?
NS55 SHA is approximately 15 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.