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YR55 EFU

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

Blue Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1600cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 57,345 miles on the clock, averaging 2,502 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YR55 EFU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
57,345
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
95%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
2,502

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading57,345 miles
Reading date
Miles last year212
Average per year2,502
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR55 EFU 13k24k35k46k57k '08'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage57,345 miles
Since last MOT+212 miles
PASS
Mileage57,133 miles
Since last MOT+532 miles
PASS
Mileage56,601 miles
Since last MOT+477 miles
PASS
Mileage56,124 miles
Since last MOT+539 miles
PASS
Mileage55,585 miles
Since last MOT+649 miles
PASS
Mileage54,936 miles
Since last MOT+488 miles
PASS
Mileage54,448 miles
Since last MOT+1,709 miles
PASS
Mileage52,739 miles
Since last MOT+3,507 miles
PASS
Mileage49,232 miles
Since last MOT+3,232 miles
PASS
Mileage46,000 miles
Since last MOT+3,512 miles
PASS
Mileage42,488 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,488 miles
Since last MOT+4,306 miles
PASS
Mileage38,182 miles
Since last MOT+3,927 miles
PASS
Mileage34,255 miles
Since last MOT+3,299 miles
PASS
Mileage30,956 miles
Since last MOT+5,822 miles
PASS
Mileage25,134 miles
Since last MOT+3,618 miles
PASS
Mileage21,516 miles
Since last MOT+4,310 miles
PASS
Mileage17,206 miles
Since last MOT+4,410 miles
PASS
Mileage12,796 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 EFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About YR55 EFU

What car is YR55 EFU?

YR55 EFU is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2005.

What is the mileage of YR55 EFU?

The last recorded mileage for YR55 EFU was 57,345 miles, recorded on 16 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR55 EFU passed its MOT?

YR55 EFU has had 19 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (18 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 16 Jul 2026.

Is YR55 EFU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR55 EFU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is YR55 EFU?

YR55 EFU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.