Vehicle summary
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 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 145,783 miles on the clock, averaging 9,491 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for YR55 GVW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 145,783 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 18,454 |
| Average per year | 9,491 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YR55 GVW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YR — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About YR55 GVW
What car is YR55 GVW?
YR55 GVW is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2005.
What is the mileage of YR55 GVW?
The last recorded mileage for YR55 GVW was 145,783 miles, recorded on 29 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YR55 GVW passed its MOT?
YR55 GVW has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Oct 2021.
Is YR55 GVW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR55 GVW 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 GVW?
YR55 GVW is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.