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SV55 GYY

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Black Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourBlack
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 1984cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 139,492 miles on the clock, averaging 10,025 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for SV55 GYY

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,492
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
10,025

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 reading139,492 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,465
Average per year10,025
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SV55 GYY 46k70k93k116k139k '08'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,492 miles
Since last MOT+4,465 miles
PASS
Mileage135,027 miles
Since last MOT+7,950 miles
PASS
Mileage127,077 miles
Since last MOT+6,177 miles
PASS
Mileage120,900 miles
Since last MOT+6,492 miles
PASS
Mileage114,408 miles
Since last MOT+5,821 miles
PASS
Mileage108,587 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,587 miles
Since last MOT+12,002 miles
PASS
Mileage96,585 miles
Since last MOT+14,021 miles
PASS
Mileage82,564 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,564 miles
Since last MOT+16,970 miles
PASS
Mileage65,594 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,594 miles
Since last MOT+19,307 miles
PASS
Mileage46,287 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.

High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 GYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSV — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SV55 GYY

What car is SV55 GYY?

SV55 GYY is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2005.

What is the mileage of SV55 GYY?

The last recorded mileage for SV55 GYY was 139,492 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SV55 GYY passed its MOT?

SV55 GYY has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Jan 2018.

Is SV55 GYY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SV55 GYY 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 SV55 GYY?

SV55 GYY is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.