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YT55 WYJ

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 109,500 miles on the clock, averaging 6,852 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 YT55 WYJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,500
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,852

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 reading109,500 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,100
Average per year6,852
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YT55 WYJ 28k48k69k89k110k '08'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,500 miles
Since last MOT+1,100 miles
PASS
Mileage108,400 miles
Since last MOT+1,109 miles
PASS
Mileage107,291 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,285 miles
Since last MOT+1,591 miles
PASS
Mileage105,694 miles
Since last MOT+2,296 miles
PASS
Mileage103,398 miles
Since last MOT+3,783 miles
PASS
Mileage99,615 miles
Since last MOT+1,365 miles
PASS
Mileage98,250 miles
Since last MOT+12,410 miles
PASS
Mileage85,840 miles
Since last MOT+306 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,534 miles
Since last MOT+12,893 miles
PASS
Mileage72,641 miles
Since last MOT+14,736 miles
PASS
Mileage57,905 miles
Since last MOT+14,609 miles
PASS
Mileage43,296 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,296 miles
Since last MOT+7,750 miles
PASS
Mileage35,546 miles
Since last MOT+4,337 miles
PASS
Mileage31,209 miles
Since last MOT+3,592 miles
PASS
Mileage27,617 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,617 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 WYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYT — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About YT55 WYJ

What car is YT55 WYJ?

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

What is the mileage of YT55 WYJ?

The last recorded mileage for YT55 WYJ was 109,500 miles, recorded on 4 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YT55 WYJ passed its MOT?

YT55 WYJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Sep 2020.

Is YT55 WYJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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