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YR55 LPA

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 127,447 miles on the clock, averaging 5,802 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.

MOT & Mileage History for YR55 LPA

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,447
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
5,802

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading127,447 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,154
Average per year5,802
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR55 LPA 37k60k82k105k127k '09'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,447 miles
Since last MOT+2,154 miles
PASS
Mileage125,293 miles
Since last MOT+6,399 miles
PASS
Mileage118,894 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,894 miles
Since last MOT+3,355 miles
PASS
Mileage115,539 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,539 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,520 miles
Since last MOT+7,884 miles
PASS
Mileage107,636 miles
Since last MOT+7,047 miles
PASS
Mileage100,589 miles
Since last MOT+9,656 miles
PASS
Mileage90,933 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,933 miles
Since last MOT+3,423 miles
PASS
Mileage87,510 miles
Since last MOT+6,498 miles
PASS
Mileage81,012 miles
Since last MOT+8,139 miles
PASS
Mileage72,873 miles
Since last MOT+8,834 miles
PASS
Mileage64,039 miles
Since last MOT+6,573 miles
PASS
Mileage57,466 miles
Since last MOT+6,850 miles
PASS
Mileage50,616 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,616 miles
Since last MOT+5,961 miles
PASS
Mileage44,655 miles
Since last MOT+7,624 miles
PASS
Mileage37,031 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil

The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 LPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About YR55 LPA

What car is YR55 LPA?

YR55 LPA is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2005.

What is the mileage of YR55 LPA?

The last recorded mileage for YR55 LPA was 127,447 miles, recorded on 10 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR55 LPA passed its MOT?

YR55 LPA has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Jan 2025.

Is YR55 LPA ULEZ compliant?

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

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