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YA55 OGH

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 129,705 miles on the clock, averaging 6,894 miles per year, below 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 YA55 OGH

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,705
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,894

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading129,705 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year6,894
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YA55 OGH 46k67k88k109k130k '08'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,705 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,704 miles
Since last MOT+834 miles
PASS
Mileage128,870 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,869 miles
Since last MOT+3,727 miles
PASS
Mileage125,142 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,142 miles
Since last MOT+2,779 miles
PASS
Mileage122,363 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,363 miles
Since last MOT+1,960 miles
PASS
Mileage120,403 miles
Since last MOT+2,323 miles
PASS
Mileage118,080 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,080 miles
Since last MOT+13,341 miles
PASS
Mileage104,739 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,739 miles
Since last MOT+99 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,640 miles
Since last MOT+11,697 miles
PASS
Mileage92,943 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,943 miles
Since last MOT+10,818 miles
PASS
Mileage82,125 miles
Since last MOT+12,206 miles
PASS
Mileage69,919 miles
Since last MOT+11,427 miles
PASS
Mileage58,492 miles
Since last MOT+12,065 miles
PASS
Mileage46,427 miles
Since last MOT+797 miles
PASS
Mileage45,630 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

RegistrationYA55 OGH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYA — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About YA55 OGH

What car is YA55 OGH?

YA55 OGH is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Leeds in 2005.

What is the mileage of YA55 OGH?

The last recorded mileage for YA55 OGH was 129,705 miles, recorded on 11 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YA55 OGH passed its MOT?

YA55 OGH has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 Feb 2021.

Is YA55 OGH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YA55 OGH 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 YA55 OGH?

YA55 OGH is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.