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YX55 UWG

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Black Registered in Beverley, 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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 114,430 miles on the clock, averaging 14,416 miles per year, above 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 YX55 UWG

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,430
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
14,416

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 reading114,430 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,323
Average per year14,416
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YX55 UWG 27k49k71k93k114k '08'14'12

Check YX55 UWG

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,430 miles
Since last MOT+8,323 miles
PASS
Mileage106,107 miles
Since last MOT+292 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,815 miles
Since last MOT+14,907 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,908 miles
Since last MOT+16,167 miles
PASS
Mileage74,741 miles
Since last MOT+14,334 miles
PASS
Mileage60,407 miles
Since last MOT+18,123 miles
PASS
Mileage42,284 miles
Since last MOT+15,516 miles
PASS
Mileage26,768 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.

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 UWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYX — Beverley, Yorkshire
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About YX55 UWG

What car is YX55 UWG?

YX55 UWG is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Beverley in 2005.

What is the mileage of YX55 UWG?

The last recorded mileage for YX55 UWG was 114,430 miles, recorded on 20 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YX55 UWG passed its MOT?

YX55 UWG has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 20 Sep 2014.

Is YX55 UWG ULEZ compliant?

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

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