Vehicle summary
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 Bora Diesel 1896cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 163,185 miles on the clock, averaging 8,063 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for DS05 GBY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 163,185 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,323 |
| Average per year | 8,063 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DS05 GBY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Bora |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DS — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About DS05 GBY
What car is DS05 GBY?
DS05 GBY is a silver Volkswagen Bora, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2005.
What is the mileage of DS05 GBY?
The last recorded mileage for DS05 GBY was 163,185 miles, recorded on 10 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DS05 GBY passed its MOT?
DS05 GBY has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 10 Aug 2016.
Is DS05 GBY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DS05 GBY 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 DS05 GBY?
DS05 GBY is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.