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FL05 UBU

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 240,895 miles on the clock, averaging 16,978 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FL05 UBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
240,895
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
16,978

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 reading240,895 miles
Reading date
Average per year16,978
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL05 UBU 53k100k147k194k241k '08'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage240,895 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage240,895 miles
Since last MOT+5,159 miles
PASS
Mileage235,736 miles
Since last MOT+2,136 miles
PASS
Mileage233,600 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage233,599 miles
Since last MOT+11,988 miles
PASS
Mileage221,611 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage221,611 miles
Since last MOT+17,330 miles
PASS
Mileage204,281 miles
Since last MOT+28,012 miles
PASS
Mileage176,269 miles
Since last MOT+15,566 miles
PASS
Mileage160,703 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,701 miles
Since last MOT+4,061 miles
PASS
Mileage156,640 miles
Since last MOT+14,268 miles
PASS
Mileage142,372 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,372 miles
Since last MOT+15,759 miles
PASS
Mileage126,613 miles
Since last MOT+19,916 miles
PASS
Mileage106,697 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,697 miles
Since last MOT+30,400 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,297 miles
Since last MOT+22,954 miles
PASS
Mileage53,343 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 UBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About FL05 UBU

What car is FL05 UBU?

FL05 UBU is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of FL05 UBU?

The last recorded mileage for FL05 UBU was 240,895 miles, recorded on 19 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL05 UBU passed its MOT?

FL05 UBU has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 19 Mar 2019.

Is FL05 UBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL05 UBU 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 FL05 UBU?

FL05 UBU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.