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YR55 OTN

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 121,215 miles on the clock, averaging 5,290 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 OTN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
121,215
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,290

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 reading121,215 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,253
Average per year5,290
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR55 OTN 30k52k75k98k121k '08'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,215 miles
Since last MOT+1,253 miles
PASS
Mileage119,962 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,928 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,890 miles
Since last MOT+4,071 miles
PASS
Mileage115,819 miles
Since last MOT+2,171 miles
PASS
Mileage113,648 miles
Since last MOT+3,084 miles
PASS
Mileage110,564 miles
Since last MOT+4,524 miles
PASS
Mileage106,040 miles
Since last MOT+14,301 miles
PASS
Mileage91,739 miles
Since last MOT+4,233 miles
PASS
Mileage87,506 miles
Since last MOT+6,930 miles
PASS
Mileage80,576 miles
Since last MOT+7,257 miles
PASS
Mileage73,319 miles
Since last MOT+7,221 miles
PASS
Mileage66,098 miles
Since last MOT+8,960 miles
PASS
Mileage57,138 miles
Since last MOT+7,833 miles
PASS
Mileage49,305 miles
Since last MOT+6,684 miles
PASS
Mileage42,621 miles
Since last MOT+4,078 miles
PASS
Mileage38,543 miles
Since last MOT+8,875 miles
PASS
Mileage29,668 miles
Since last MOT+88 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,580 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 OTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About YR55 OTN

What car is YR55 OTN?

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

What is the mileage of YR55 OTN?

The last recorded mileage for YR55 OTN was 121,215 miles, recorded on 23 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR55 OTN passed its MOT?

YR55 OTN has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 23 Feb 2026.

Is YR55 OTN ULEZ compliant?

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

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