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SY55 AZG

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 118,931 miles on the clock, averaging 12,416 miles per year, above 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 SY55 AZG

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,931
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2008
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
12,416

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading118,931 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,315
Average per year12,416
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SY55 AZG 44k63k82k100k119k '08'14'11

Check SY55 AZG

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,931 miles
Since last MOT+8,315 miles
PASS
Mileage110,616 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,616 miles
Since last MOT+20,064 miles
PASS
Mileage90,552 miles
Since last MOT+7,687 miles
PASS
Mileage82,865 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,865 miles
Since last MOT+14,278 miles
PASS
Mileage68,587 miles
Since last MOT+13,605 miles
PASS
Mileage54,982 miles
Since last MOT+10,677 miles
PASS
Mileage44,305 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

RegistrationSY55 AZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SY55 AZG

What car is SY55 AZG?

SY55 AZG is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Inverness in 2005.

What is the mileage of SY55 AZG?

The last recorded mileage for SY55 AZG was 118,931 miles, recorded on 30 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY55 AZG passed its MOT?

SY55 AZG has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 30 Sep 2014.

Is SY55 AZG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY55 AZG 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 SY55 AZG?

SY55 AZG is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.