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YX55 YJL

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Beverley, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 1968cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 166,070 miles on the clock, averaging 10,094 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YX55 YJL

MOT Status
Due date passed
166,070
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,094

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading166,070 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year10,094
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YX55 YJL 41k72k104k135k166k '08'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,070 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,068 miles
Since last MOT+8,188 miles
PASS
Mileage157,880 miles
Since last MOT+10,761 miles
PASS
Mileage147,119 miles
Since last MOT+16,254 miles
PASS
Mileage130,865 miles
Since last MOT+12,782 miles
PASS
Mileage118,083 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,045 miles
Since last MOT+12,049 miles
PASS
Mileage105,996 miles
Since last MOT+9,017 miles
PASS
Mileage96,979 miles
Since last MOT+11,431 miles
PASS
Mileage85,548 miles
Since last MOT+8,605 miles
PASS
Mileage76,943 miles
Since last MOT+8,318 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,625 miles
Since last MOT+8,632 miles
PASS
Mileage59,993 miles
Since last MOT+9,152 miles
PASS
Mileage50,841 miles
Since last MOT+9,819 miles
PASS
Mileage41,022 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 YJL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYX — Beverley, Yorkshire
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About YX55 YJL

What car is YX55 YJL?

YX55 YJL is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Beverley in 2005.

What is the mileage of YX55 YJL?

The last recorded mileage for YX55 YJL was 166,070 miles, recorded on 20 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YX55 YJL passed its MOT?

YX55 YJL has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Feb 2021.

Is YX55 YJL ULEZ compliant?

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

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