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AV05 YCA

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Black Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 185,395 miles on the clock, averaging 8,974 miles per year, around 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 AV05 YCA

MOT Status
Due date passed
185,395
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,974

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading185,395 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,974
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AV05 YCA 73k101k129k157k185k '08'20'16

Check AV05 YCA

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage185,395 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage185,394 miles
Since last MOT+6,265 miles
PASS
Mileage179,129 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage179,125 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage179,109 miles
Since last MOT+7,240 miles
PASS
Mileage171,869 miles
Since last MOT+7,726 miles
PASS
Mileage164,143 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,143 miles
Since last MOT+9,014 miles
PASS
Mileage155,129 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,100 miles
Since last MOT+12,855 miles
PASS
Mileage142,245 miles
Since last MOT+12,395 miles
PASS
Mileage129,850 miles
Since last MOT+10,859 miles
PASS
Mileage118,991 miles
Since last MOT+4,692 miles
PASS
Mileage114,299 miles
Since last MOT+3,331 miles
PASS
Mileage110,968 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,968 miles
Since last MOT+9,765 miles
PASS
Mileage101,203 miles
Since last MOT+5,554 miles
PASS
Mileage95,649 miles
Since last MOT+22,165 miles
PASS
Mileage73,484 miles

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 YCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAV — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About AV05 YCA

What car is AV05 YCA?

AV05 YCA is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2005.

What is the mileage of AV05 YCA?

The last recorded mileage for AV05 YCA was 185,395 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV05 YCA passed its MOT?

AV05 YCA has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Oct 2020.

Is AV05 YCA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV05 YCA 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 AV05 YCA?

AV05 YCA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.