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YY55 NDO

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Beverley, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 164,625 miles on the clock, averaging 9,878 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 YY55 NDO

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,625
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
9,878

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 reading164,625 miles
Reading date
Miles last year94
Average per year9,878
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YY55 NDO 24k59k94k129k165k '08'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,625 miles
Since last MOT+94 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,531 miles
Since last MOT+7,797 miles
PASS
Mileage156,734 miles
Since last MOT+5,167 miles
PASS
Mileage151,567 miles
Since last MOT+4,358 miles
PASS
Mileage147,209 miles
Since last MOT+5,257 miles
PASS
Mileage141,952 miles
Since last MOT+6,227 miles
PASS
Mileage135,725 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,705 miles
Since last MOT+11,315 miles
PASS
Mileage124,390 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,390 miles
Since last MOT+13,298 miles
PASS
Mileage111,092 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,088 miles
Since last MOT+26,571 miles
PASS
Mileage84,517 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,511 miles
Since last MOT+10,184 miles
PASS
Mileage74,327 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,326 miles
Since last MOT+6,513 miles
PASS
Mileage67,813 miles
Since last MOT+7,830 miles
PASS
Mileage59,983 miles
Since last MOT+6,872 miles
PASS
Mileage53,111 miles
Since last MOT+14,350 miles
PASS
Mileage38,761 miles
Since last MOT+14,776 miles
PASS
Mileage23,985 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

RegistrationYY55 NDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYY — Beverley, Yorkshire
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About YY55 NDO

What car is YY55 NDO?

YY55 NDO is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Beverley in 2005.

What is the mileage of YY55 NDO?

The last recorded mileage for YY55 NDO was 164,625 miles, recorded on 14 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YY55 NDO passed its MOT?

YY55 NDO has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 14 Feb 2023.

Is YY55 NDO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YY55 NDO 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 YY55 NDO?

YY55 NDO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.