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DK05 VBC

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourBlack
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 2000cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 170,268 miles on the clock, averaging 14,301 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DK05 VBC

MOT Status
Due date passed
170,268
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
14,301

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 reading170,268 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,225
Average per year14,301
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DK05 VBC 35k69k102k136k170k '08'17'13

Check DK05 VBC

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage170,268 miles
Since last MOT+10,225 miles
PASS
Mileage160,043 miles
Since last MOT+62 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,981 miles
Since last MOT+5,684 miles
PASS
Mileage154,297 miles
Since last MOT+4,285 miles
PASS
Mileage150,012 miles
Since last MOT+3,737 miles
PASS
Mileage146,275 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,724 miles
Since last MOT+13,475 miles
PASS
Mileage133,249 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,249 miles
Since last MOT+26,841 miles
PASS
Mileage106,408 miles
Since last MOT+24,666 miles
PASS
Mileage81,742 miles
Since last MOT+23,198 miles
PASS
Mileage58,544 miles
Since last MOT+23,944 miles
PASS
Mileage34,600 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 VBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeDK — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About DK05 VBC

What car is DK05 VBC?

DK05 VBC is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Chester in 2005.

What is the mileage of DK05 VBC?

The last recorded mileage for DK05 VBC was 170,268 miles, recorded on 20 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DK05 VBC passed its MOT?

DK05 VBC has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Sep 2017.

Is DK05 VBC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DK05 VBC 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 DK05 VBC?

DK05 VBC is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.