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YL55 PKE

2006 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 2000cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 162,269 miles on the clock, averaging 6,441 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for YL55 PKE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
162,269
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2009
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,441

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

Below average
Latest reading162,269 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,473
Average per year6,441
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YL55 PKE 52k79k107k135k162k '09'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage162,269 miles
Since last MOT+5,473 miles
PASS
Mileage156,796 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,759 miles
Since last MOT+5,452 miles
PASS
Mileage151,307 miles
Since last MOT+70 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,237 miles
Since last MOT+2,290 miles
PASS
Mileage148,947 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,900 miles
Since last MOT+2,884 miles
PASS
Mileage146,016 miles
Since last MOT+4,126 miles
PASS
Mileage141,890 miles
Since last MOT+6,394 miles
PASS
Mileage135,496 miles
Since last MOT+197 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,299 miles
Since last MOT+10,436 miles
PASS
Mileage124,863 miles
Since last MOT+5,258 miles
PASS
Mileage119,605 miles
Since last MOT+19,487 miles
PASS
Mileage100,118 miles
Since last MOT+9,647 miles
PASS
Mileage90,471 miles
Since last MOT+14,028 miles
PASS
Mileage76,443 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,443 miles
Since last MOT+16,005 miles
PASS
Mileage60,438 miles
Since last MOT+4,151 miles
PASS
Mileage56,287 miles
Since last MOT+4,416 miles
PASS
Mileage51,871 miles

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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 PKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeYL — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About YL55 PKE

What car is YL55 PKE?

YL55 PKE is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2006.

What is the mileage of YL55 PKE?

The last recorded mileage for YL55 PKE was 162,269 miles, recorded on 18 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YL55 PKE passed its MOT?

YL55 PKE has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Mar 2026.

Is YL55 PKE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YL55 PKE is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is YL55 PKE?

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