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YX55 JOH

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Beverley, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 1598cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 120,488 miles on the clock, averaging 5,800 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YX55 JOH

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,488
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,800

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 reading120,488 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11
Average per year5,800
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YX55 JOH 27k50k74k97k120k '08'24'18

Check YX55 JOH

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,488 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,477 miles
Since last MOT+7,277 miles
PASS
Mileage113,200 miles
Since last MOT+4,018 miles
PASS
Mileage109,182 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,181 miles
Since last MOT+3,797 miles
PASS
Mileage105,384 miles
Since last MOT+2,674 miles
PASS
Mileage102,710 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,700 miles
Since last MOT+3,366 miles
PASS
Mileage99,334 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,328 miles
Since last MOT+3,892 miles
PASS
Mileage95,436 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,432 miles
Since last MOT+4,397 miles
PASS
Mileage91,035 miles
Since last MOT+4,146 miles
PASS
Mileage86,889 miles
Since last MOT+4,265 miles
PASS
Mileage82,624 miles
Since last MOT+230 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,394 miles
Since last MOT+4,825 miles
PASS
Mileage77,569 miles
Since last MOT+4,748 miles
PASS
Mileage72,821 miles
Since last MOT+5,683 miles
PASS
Mileage67,138 miles
Since last MOT+6,273 miles
PASS
Mileage60,865 miles
Since last MOT+9,037 miles
PASS
Mileage51,828 miles
Since last MOT+12,105 miles
PASS
Mileage39,723 miles
Since last MOT+12,656 miles
PASS
Mileage27,067 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 JOH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYX — Beverley, Yorkshire
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About YX55 JOH

What car is YX55 JOH?

YX55 JOH is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Beverley in 2005.

What is the mileage of YX55 JOH?

The last recorded mileage for YX55 JOH was 120,488 miles, recorded on 18 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YX55 JOH passed its MOT?

YX55 JOH has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 18 Oct 2024.

Is YX55 JOH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YX55 JOH 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 YX55 JOH?

YX55 JOH is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.