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YT55 WYA

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 128,821 miles on the clock, averaging 9,776 miles per year, above 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 YT55 WYA

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,821
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,776

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading128,821 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,776
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YT55 WYA 28k53k78k104k129k '08'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,821 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,821 miles
Since last MOT+8,059 miles
PASS
Mileage120,762 miles
Since last MOT+4,753 miles
PASS
Mileage116,009 miles
Since last MOT+8,348 miles
PASS
Mileage107,661 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,661 miles
Since last MOT+17,080 miles
PASS
Mileage90,581 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,581 miles
Since last MOT+15,755 miles
PASS
Mileage74,826 miles
Since last MOT+12,396 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,430 miles
Since last MOT+8,751 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,679 miles
Since last MOT+10,351 miles
PASS
Mileage43,328 miles
Since last MOT+6,705 miles
PASS
Mileage36,623 miles
Since last MOT+8,548 miles
PASS
Mileage28,075 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

RegistrationYT55 WYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYT — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About YT55 WYA

What car is YT55 WYA?

YT55 WYA is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2005.

What is the mileage of YT55 WYA?

The last recorded mileage for YT55 WYA was 128,821 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YT55 WYA passed its MOT?

YT55 WYA has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Dec 2018.

Is YT55 WYA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YT55 WYA 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 YT55 WYA?

YT55 WYA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.