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YL55 AAU

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Grey Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourGrey
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 2006 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 2000cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 171,274 miles on the clock, averaging 11,541 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YL55 AAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
171,274
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2009
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
11,541

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading171,274 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,541
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YL55 AAU 34k69k103k137k171k '09'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,274 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,274 miles
Since last MOT+4,030 miles
PASS
Mileage167,244 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,206 miles
Since last MOT+10,231 miles
PASS
Mileage156,975 miles
Since last MOT+9,178 miles
PASS
Mileage147,797 miles
Since last MOT+12,339 miles
PASS
Mileage135,458 miles
Since last MOT+6,197 miles
PASS
Mileage129,261 miles
Since last MOT+6,281 miles
PASS
Mileage122,980 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,980 miles
Since last MOT+24,595 miles
PASS
Mileage98,385 miles
Since last MOT+15,517 miles
PASS
Mileage82,868 miles
Since last MOT+15,258 miles
PASS
Mileage67,610 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,610 miles
Since last MOT+15,868 miles
PASS
Mileage51,742 miles
Since last MOT+17,475 miles
PASS
Mileage34,267 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 AAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeYL — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About YL55 AAU

What car is YL55 AAU?

YL55 AAU is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2006.

What is the mileage of YL55 AAU?

The last recorded mileage for YL55 AAU was 171,274 miles, recorded on 30 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YL55 AAU passed its MOT?

YL55 AAU has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Nov 2020.

Is YL55 AAU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YL55 AAU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2006, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is YL55 AAU?

YL55 AAU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.