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YR55 NTE

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 2000cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 126,601 miles on the clock, averaging 5,262 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for YR55 NTE

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,601
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,262

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading126,601 miles
Reading date
Miles last year311
Average per year5,262
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR55 NTE 47k67k87k107k127k '08'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,601 miles
Since last MOT+311 miles
PASS
Mileage126,290 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,289 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,266 miles
Since last MOT+2,941 miles
PASS
Mileage123,325 miles
Since last MOT+1,837 miles
PASS
Mileage121,488 miles
Since last MOT+3,027 miles
PASS
Mileage118,461 miles
Since last MOT+822 miles
PASS
Mileage117,639 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,639 miles
Since last MOT+106,564 miles
PASS
Mileage11,075 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,074 miles
Since last MOT+10,211 miles
PASS
Mileage100,863 miles
Since last MOT+8,372 miles
PASS
Mileage92,491 miles
Since last MOT+6,645 miles
PASS
Mileage85,846 miles
Since last MOT+5,149 miles
PASS
Mileage80,697 miles
Since last MOT+6,028 miles
PASS
Mileage74,669 miles
Since last MOT+11,292 miles
PASS
Mileage63,377 miles
Since last MOT+1,029 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,348 miles
Since last MOT+14,925 miles
PASS
Mileage47,423 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

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

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About YR55 NTE

What car is YR55 NTE?

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

What is the mileage of YR55 NTE?

The last recorded mileage for YR55 NTE was 126,601 miles, recorded on 23 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR55 NTE passed its MOT?

YR55 NTE has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Aug 2023.

Is YR55 NTE ULEZ compliant?

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

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