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FA05 VZG

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 148,843 miles on the clock, averaging 10,248 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FA05 VZG

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,843
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2009
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,248

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading148,843 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year10,248
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FA05 VZG 45k71k97k123k149k '09'19'15

Check FA05 VZG

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,843 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,838 miles
Since last MOT+5,774 miles
PASS
Mileage143,064 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,052 miles
Since last MOT+12,036 miles
PASS
Mileage131,016 miles
Since last MOT+11,302 miles
PASS
Mileage119,714 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,714 miles
Since last MOT+11,038 miles
PASS
Mileage108,676 miles
Since last MOT+6,834 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,842 miles
Since last MOT+8,474 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,368 miles
Since last MOT+8,110 miles
PASS
Mileage85,258 miles
Since last MOT+5,807 miles
PASS
Mileage79,451 miles
Since last MOT+8,839 miles
PASS
Mileage70,612 miles
Since last MOT+13,001 miles
PASS
Mileage57,611 miles
Since last MOT+12,744 miles
PASS
Mileage44,867 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 VZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFA — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About FA05 VZG

What car is FA05 VZG?

FA05 VZG is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of FA05 VZG?

The last recorded mileage for FA05 VZG was 148,843 miles, recorded on 15 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FA05 VZG passed its MOT?

FA05 VZG has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Apr 2019.

Is FA05 VZG ULEZ compliant?

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

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