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YR55 NGJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 177,355 miles on the clock, averaging 6,659 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 NGJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,355
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,659

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading177,355 miles
Reading date
Miles last year203
Average per year6,659
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR55 NGJ 104k122k140k159k177k '08'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,355 miles
Since last MOT+203 miles
PASS
Mileage177,152 miles
Since last MOT+4,265 miles
PASS
Mileage172,887 miles
Since last MOT+11,019 miles
PASS
Mileage161,868 miles
PASS
Mileage243,277 miles
Since last MOT+9,607 miles
PASS
Mileage233,670 miles
Since last MOT+15,685 miles
PASS
Mileage217,985 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage217,973 miles
Since last MOT+15,897 miles
PASS
Mileage202,076 miles
Since last MOT+21,661 miles
PASS
Mileage180,415 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage180,415 miles
Since last MOT+23,243 miles
PASS
Mileage157,172 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,172 miles
Since last MOT+21,749 miles
PASS
Mileage135,423 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,423 miles
Since last MOT+31,838 miles
PASS
Mileage103,585 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,582 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 NGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About YR55 NGJ

What car is YR55 NGJ?

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

What is the mileage of YR55 NGJ?

The last recorded mileage for YR55 NGJ was 177,355 miles, recorded on 7 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR55 NGJ passed its MOT?

YR55 NGJ has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Oct 2019.

Is YR55 NGJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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