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SF55 YNY

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 60,344 miles on the clock, averaging 2,977 miles per year, well below 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 SF55 YNY

MOT Status
Due date passed
60,344
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
2,977

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
7

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading60,344 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,977
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SF55 YNY 20k30k40k50k60k '08'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage60,344 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,344 miles
Since last MOT+563 miles
PASS
Mileage59,781 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,781 miles
Since last MOT+1,246 miles
PASS
Mileage58,535 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,535 miles
Since last MOT+2,032 miles
PASS
Mileage56,503 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,496 miles
Since last MOT+1,820 miles
PASS
Mileage54,676 miles
Since last MOT+1,414 miles
PASS
Mileage53,262 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,262 miles
Since last MOT+1,881 miles
PASS
Mileage51,381 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,381 miles
Since last MOT+4,038 miles
PASS
Mileage47,343 miles
Since last MOT+3,745 miles
PASS
Mileage43,598 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,598 miles
Since last MOT+7,785 miles
PASS
Mileage35,813 miles
Since last MOT+5,736 miles
PASS
Mileage30,077 miles
Since last MOT+9,688 miles
PASS
Mileage20,389 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

RegistrationSF55 YNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSF — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SF55 YNY

What car is SF55 YNY?

SF55 YNY is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SF55 YNY?

The last recorded mileage for SF55 YNY was 60,344 miles, recorded on 21 Apr 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SF55 YNY passed its MOT?

SF55 YNY has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 21 Apr 2022.

Is SF55 YNY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SF55 YNY 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 SF55 YNY?

SF55 YNY is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.