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YR55 GSY

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourBlack
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 2000cc has had 29 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 11 (62% pass rate). It has 154,370 miles on the clock, averaging 7,621 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YR55 GSY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
154,370
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2008
62%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
7,621

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading154,370 miles
Reading date
Miles last year33
Average per year7,621
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR55 GSY 21k55k88k121k154k '08'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,370 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,337 miles
Since last MOT+26,093 miles
PASS
Mileage128,244 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,244 miles
Since last MOT+23,253 miles
PASS
Mileage104,991 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,989 miles
Since last MOT+3,828 miles
PASS
Mileage101,161 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,131 miles
Since last MOT+5,392 miles
PASS
Mileage95,739 miles
Since last MOT+4,343 miles
PASS
Mileage91,396 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,396 miles
Since last MOT+3,427 miles
PASS
Mileage87,969 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,969 miles
Since last MOT+3,967 miles
PASS
Mileage84,002 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,002 miles
Since last MOT+6,847 miles
PASS
Mileage77,155 miles
Since last MOT+6,080 miles
PASS
Mileage71,075 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,074 miles
Since last MOT+8,465 miles
PASS
Mileage62,609 miles
Since last MOT+9,237 miles
PASS
Mileage53,372 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,372 miles
Since last MOT+3,428 miles
PASS
Mileage49,944 miles
PASS
FAIL
Mileage43,326 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage30,295 miles
Since last MOT+4,814 miles
PASS
Mileage25,481 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,481 miles
Since last MOT+4,122 miles
PASS
Mileage21,359 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 GSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About YR55 GSY

What car is YR55 GSY?

YR55 GSY is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2005.

What is the mileage of YR55 GSY?

The last recorded mileage for YR55 GSY was 154,370 miles, recorded on 17 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR55 GSY passed its MOT?

YR55 GSY has had 29 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (18 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 17 Feb 2026.

Is YR55 GSY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR55 GSY 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 YR55 GSY?

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