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DN05 LYY

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Grey Registered in Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourGrey
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 166,022 miles on the clock, averaging 8,270 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DN05 LYY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
166,022
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2008
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
8,270

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading166,022 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,779
Average per year8,270
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DN05 LYY 19k56k92k129k166k '08'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,022 miles
Since last MOT+10,779 miles
PASS
Mileage155,243 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,240 miles
Since last MOT+14,394 miles
PASS
Mileage140,846 miles
Since last MOT+279 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,567 miles
Since last MOT+16,550 miles
PASS
Mileage124,017 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,017 miles
Since last MOT+12,504 miles
PASS
Mileage111,513 miles
Since last MOT+12,287 miles
PASS
Mileage99,226 miles
Since last MOT+13,762 miles
PASS
Mileage85,464 miles
Since last MOT+259 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,205 miles
Since last MOT+15,209 miles
PASS
Mileage69,996 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,996 miles
Since last MOT+9,059 miles
PASS
Mileage60,937 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,937 miles
Since last MOT+5,058 miles
PASS
Mileage55,879 miles
Since last MOT+4,503 miles
PASS
Mileage51,376 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,376 miles
Since last MOT+5,311 miles
PASS
Mileage46,065 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,065 miles
Since last MOT+3,377 miles
PASS
Mileage42,688 miles
Since last MOT+3,091 miles
PASS
Mileage39,597 miles
Since last MOT+4,848 miles
PASS
Mileage34,749 miles
Since last MOT+6,409 miles
PASS
Mileage28,340 miles
Since last MOT+6,202 miles
PASS
Mileage22,138 miles
Since last MOT+3,264 miles
PASS
Mileage18,874 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 LYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeDN — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About DN05 LYY

What car is DN05 LYY?

DN05 LYY is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2005.

What is the mileage of DN05 LYY?

The last recorded mileage for DN05 LYY was 166,022 miles, recorded on 13 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DN05 LYY passed its MOT?

DN05 LYY has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 13 Apr 2026.

Is DN05 LYY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DN05 LYY 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 DN05 LYY?

DN05 LYY is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.