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YL55 GZM

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 1896cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 198,598 miles on the clock, averaging 17,099 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 YL55 GZM

MOT Status
Due date passed
198,598
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2009
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
17,099

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 reading198,598 miles
Reading date
Average per year17,099
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YL55 GZM 44k83k121k160k199k '09'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage198,598 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage198,598 miles
Since last MOT+11,159 miles
PASS
Mileage187,439 miles
Since last MOT+12,714 miles
PASS
Mileage174,725 miles
Since last MOT+23,350 miles
PASS
Mileage151,375 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,372 miles
Since last MOT+5,890 miles
PASS
Mileage145,482 miles
Since last MOT+24,770 miles
PASS
Mileage120,712 miles
Since last MOT+29,605 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,107 miles
Since last MOT+20,281 miles
PASS
Mileage70,826 miles
Since last MOT+243 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,583 miles
Since last MOT+14,017 miles
PASS
Mileage56,566 miles
Since last MOT+12,181 miles
PASS
Mileage44,385 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

RegistrationYL55 GZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeYL — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About YL55 GZM

What car is YL55 GZM?

YL55 GZM is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2006.

What is the mileage of YL55 GZM?

The last recorded mileage for YL55 GZM was 198,598 miles, recorded on 28 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YL55 GZM passed its MOT?

YL55 GZM has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 Feb 2018.

Is YL55 GZM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YL55 GZM 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 GZM?

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