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DA05 GHY

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Silver Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourSilver
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 146,981 miles on the clock, averaging 9,065 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 DA05 GHY

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,981
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,065

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading146,981 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,680
Average per year9,065
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DA05 GHY 16k49k82k114k147k '08'22'15

Check DA05 GHY

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,981 miles
Since last MOT+17,680 miles
PASS
Mileage129,301 miles
Since last MOT+1,573 miles
PASS
Mileage127,728 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage119,702 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,702 miles
Since last MOT+11,554 miles
PASS
Mileage108,148 miles
Since last MOT+22,402 miles
PASS
Mileage85,746 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,746 miles
Since last MOT+2,494 miles
PASS
Mileage83,252 miles
Since last MOT+8,574 miles
PASS
Mileage74,678 miles
Since last MOT+6,139 miles
PASS
Mileage68,539 miles
Since last MOT+8,881 miles
PASS
Mileage59,658 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,643 miles
Since last MOT+9,438 miles
PASS
Mileage50,205 miles
Since last MOT+11,124 miles
PASS
Mileage39,081 miles
Since last MOT+6,665 miles
PASS
Mileage32,416 miles
Since last MOT+8,906 miles
PASS
Mileage23,510 miles
PASS
Mileage34,756 miles
Since last MOT+18,719 miles
PASS
Mileage16,037 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 GHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 GHY

What car is DA05 GHY?

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

What is the mileage of DA05 GHY?

The last recorded mileage for DA05 GHY was 146,981 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DA05 GHY passed its MOT?

DA05 GHY has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 7 Nov 2022.

Is DA05 GHY ULEZ compliant?

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

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