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FA05 LYG

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 101,590 miles on the clock, averaging 4,204 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FA05 LYG

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,590
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
95%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,204

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading101,590 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,126
Average per year4,204
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FA05 LYG 30k48k66k84k102k '08'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,590 miles
Since last MOT+3,126 miles
PASS
Mileage98,464 miles
Since last MOT+3,410 miles
PASS
Mileage95,054 miles
Since last MOT+4,256 miles
PASS
Mileage90,798 miles
Since last MOT+3,237 miles
PASS
Mileage87,561 miles
Since last MOT+702 miles
PASS
Mileage86,859 miles
Since last MOT+1,809 miles
PASS
Mileage85,050 miles
Since last MOT+3,802 miles
PASS
Mileage81,248 miles
Since last MOT+3,907 miles
PASS
Mileage77,341 miles
Since last MOT+3,319 miles
PASS
Mileage74,022 miles
Since last MOT+5,893 miles
PASS
Mileage68,129 miles
Since last MOT+4,392 miles
PASS
Mileage63,737 miles
Since last MOT+5,297 miles
PASS
Mileage58,440 miles
Since last MOT+6,112 miles
PASS
Mileage52,328 miles
Since last MOT+6,184 miles
PASS
Mileage46,144 miles
Since last MOT+5,517 miles
PASS
Mileage40,627 miles
Since last MOT+5,279 miles
PASS
Mileage35,348 miles
Since last MOT+5,546 miles
PASS
Mileage29,802 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,802 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 LYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFA — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About FA05 LYG

What car is FA05 LYG?

FA05 LYG is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of FA05 LYG?

The last recorded mileage for FA05 LYG was 101,590 miles, recorded on 12 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FA05 LYG passed its MOT?

FA05 LYG has had 19 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (18 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 12 Sep 2025.

Is FA05 LYG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FA05 LYG 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 FA05 LYG?

FA05 LYG is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.