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SY55 OSZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1900cc

Black Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1900cc
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 1900cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 190,289 miles on the clock, averaging 8,303 miles per year, around 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 OSZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
190,289
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,303

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading190,289 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,303
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY55 OSZ 64k96k127k159k190k '08'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage190,289 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage190,289 miles
Since last MOT+3,365 miles
PASS
Mileage186,924 miles
Since last MOT+4,663 miles
PASS
Mileage182,261 miles
Since last MOT+55 miles
FAIL
Mileage182,206 miles
Since last MOT+6,649 miles
PASS
Mileage175,557 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,510 miles
Since last MOT+8,302 miles
PASS
Mileage167,208 miles
Since last MOT+6,479 miles
PASS
Mileage160,729 miles
Since last MOT+7,277 miles
PASS
Mileage153,452 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,452 miles
Since last MOT+8,036 miles
PASS
Mileage145,416 miles
Since last MOT+8,529 miles
PASS
Mileage136,887 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,880 miles
Since last MOT+9,517 miles
PASS
Mileage127,363 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,356 miles
Since last MOT+14,283 miles
PASS
Mileage113,073 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,069 miles
Since last MOT+13,481 miles
PASS
Mileage99,588 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,588 miles
Since last MOT+11,248 miles
PASS
Mileage88,340 miles
Since last MOT+12,847 miles
PASS
Mileage75,493 miles
Since last MOT+11,089 miles
PASS
Mileage64,404 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 OSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SY55 OSZ

What car is SY55 OSZ?

SY55 OSZ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Inverness in 2005.

What is the mileage of SY55 OSZ?

The last recorded mileage for SY55 OSZ was 190,289 miles, recorded on 11 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY55 OSZ passed its MOT?

SY55 OSZ has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 Nov 2023.

Is SY55 OSZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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