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WN55 YOW

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Bristol, West of England · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 1968cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 98,877 miles on the clock, averaging 4,877 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for WN55 YOW

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,877
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,877

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading98,877 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,865
Average per year4,877
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WN55 YOW 31k48k65k82k99k '08'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,877 miles
Since last MOT+2,865 miles
PASS
Mileage96,012 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,012 miles
Since last MOT+2,083 miles
PASS
Mileage93,929 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,928 miles
Since last MOT+6,856 miles
PASS
Mileage87,072 miles
Since last MOT+4,684 miles
PASS
Mileage82,388 miles
Since last MOT+4,280 miles
PASS
Mileage78,108 miles
Since last MOT+2,617 miles
PASS
Mileage75,491 miles
Since last MOT+3,433 miles
PASS
Mileage72,058 miles
Since last MOT+4,928 miles
PASS
Mileage67,130 miles
Since last MOT+7,023 miles
PASS
Mileage60,107 miles
Since last MOT+8,851 miles
PASS
Mileage51,256 miles
Since last MOT+9,963 miles
PASS
Mileage41,293 miles
Since last MOT+10,488 miles
PASS
Mileage30,805 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,805 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 YOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeWN — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About WN55 YOW

What car is WN55 YOW?

WN55 YOW is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Bristol in 2005.

What is the mileage of WN55 YOW?

The last recorded mileage for WN55 YOW was 98,877 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WN55 YOW passed its MOT?

WN55 YOW has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Oct 2022.

Is WN55 YOW ULEZ compliant?

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

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