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YB54 VKW

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 109,355 miles on the clock, averaging 4,007 miles per year, well 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 YB54 VKW

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,355
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,007

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading109,355 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,886
Average per year4,007
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YB54 VKW 46k62k78k94k109k '08'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage109,355 miles
Since last MOT+5,886 miles
PASS
Mileage103,469 miles
Since last MOT+6,483 miles
PASS
Mileage96,986 miles
Since last MOT+8,074 miles
PASS
Mileage88,912 miles
Since last MOT+79 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,833 miles
Since last MOT+7,311 miles
PASS
Mileage81,522 miles
Since last MOT+5,142 miles
PASS
Mileage76,380 miles
Since last MOT+3,604 miles
PASS
Mileage72,776 miles
Since last MOT+2,559 miles
PASS
Mileage70,217 miles
Since last MOT+3,084 miles
PASS
Mileage67,133 miles
Since last MOT+4,023 miles
PASS
Mileage63,110 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,110 miles
Since last MOT+3,073 miles
PASS
Mileage60,037 miles
Since last MOT+4,091 miles
PASS
Mileage55,946 miles
Since last MOT+3,495 miles
PASS
Mileage52,451 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,451 miles
Since last MOT+2,985 miles
PASS
Mileage49,466 miles
Since last MOT+3,275 miles
PASS
Mileage46,191 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

RegistrationYB54 VKW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYB — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About YB54 VKW

What car is YB54 VKW?

YB54 VKW is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Leeds in 2005.

What is the mileage of YB54 VKW?

The last recorded mileage for YB54 VKW was 109,355 miles, recorded on 17 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YB54 VKW passed its MOT?

YB54 VKW has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 17 Nov 2023.

Is YB54 VKW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YB54 VKW 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 YB54 VKW?

YB54 VKW is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.