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YR55 GTY

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 165,341 miles on the clock, averaging 13,954 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YR55 GTY

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,341
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
13,954

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 reading165,341 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,268
Average per year13,954
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YR55 GTY 37k69k101k133k165k '08'17'13

Check YR55 GTY

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,341 miles
Since last MOT+11,268 miles
PASS
Mileage154,073 miles
Since last MOT+13,846 miles
PASS
Mileage140,227 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,227 miles
Since last MOT+12,165 miles
PASS
Mileage128,062 miles
Since last MOT+15,807 miles
PASS
Mileage112,255 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,255 miles
Since last MOT+15,814 miles
PASS
Mileage96,441 miles
Since last MOT+14,057 miles
PASS
Mileage82,384 miles
Since last MOT+13,689 miles
PASS
Mileage68,695 miles
Since last MOT+20,565 miles
PASS
Mileage48,130 miles
Since last MOT+11,344 miles
PASS
Mileage36,786 miles
Since last MOT+119 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,667 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 GTY
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 GTY

What car is YR55 GTY?

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

What is the mileage of YR55 GTY?

The last recorded mileage for YR55 GTY was 165,341 miles, recorded on 4 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR55 GTY passed its MOT?

YR55 GTY has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 4 Oct 2017.

Is YR55 GTY ULEZ compliant?

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

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