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WN55 YOG

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Bristol, West of England · 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 193,972 miles on the clock, averaging 11,641 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 WN55 YOG

MOT Status
Due date passed
193,972
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
11,641

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 reading193,972 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,641
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WN55 YOG 54k89k124k159k194k '08'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage193,972 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage193,972 miles
Since last MOT+11,320 miles
PASS
Mileage182,652 miles
Since last MOT+12,792 miles
PASS
Mileage169,860 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,855 miles
Since last MOT+14,987 miles
PASS
Mileage154,868 miles
Since last MOT+58 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,810 miles
Since last MOT+8,728 miles
PASS
Mileage146,082 miles
Since last MOT+7,208 miles
PASS
Mileage138,874 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,874 miles
Since last MOT+7,434 miles
PASS
Mileage131,440 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,437 miles
Since last MOT+9,399 miles
PASS
Mileage122,038 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,038 miles
Since last MOT+19,531 miles
PASS
Mileage102,507 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,507 miles
Since last MOT+15,916 miles
PASS
Mileage86,591 miles
Since last MOT+103 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,488 miles
Since last MOT+17,584 miles
PASS
Mileage68,904 miles
Since last MOT+1,348 miles
PASS
Mileage67,556 miles
Since last MOT+13,151 miles
PASS
Mileage54,405 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,405 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

RegistrationWN55 YOG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeWN — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About WN55 YOG

What car is WN55 YOG?

WN55 YOG is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bristol in 2005.

What is the mileage of WN55 YOG?

The last recorded mileage for WN55 YOG was 193,972 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WN55 YOG passed its MOT?

WN55 YOG has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 23 Oct 2020.

Is WN55 YOG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WN55 YOG 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 WN55 YOG?

WN55 YOG is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.