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DA05 FYG

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Black Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 89,481 miles on the clock, averaging 8,296 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 DA05 FYG

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,481
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2008
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
8,296

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading89,481 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,296
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DA05 FYG 17k35k53k71k89k '08'17'12

Check DA05 FYG

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,481 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,481 miles
Since last MOT+10,754 miles
PASS
Mileage78,727 miles
Since last MOT+11,805 miles
PASS
Mileage66,922 miles
Since last MOT+8,204 miles
PASS
Mileage58,718 miles
Since last MOT+9,500 miles
PASS
Mileage49,218 miles
Since last MOT+9,159 miles
PASS
Mileage40,059 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,056 miles
Since last MOT+9,806 miles
PASS
Mileage30,250 miles
Since last MOT+2,799 miles
PASS
Mileage27,451 miles
Since last MOT+4,926 miles
PASS
Mileage22,525 miles
Since last MOT+5,863 miles
PASS
Mileage16,662 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

RegistrationDA05 FYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeDA — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About DA05 FYG

What car is DA05 FYG?

DA05 FYG is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Chester in 2005.

What is the mileage of DA05 FYG?

The last recorded mileage for DA05 FYG was 89,481 miles, recorded on 3 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DA05 FYG passed its MOT?

DA05 FYG has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 3 Mar 2017.

Is DA05 FYG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DA05 FYG 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 DA05 FYG?

DA05 FYG is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.