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FL05 VLA

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
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 2000cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 156,342 miles on the clock, averaging 11,709 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FL05 VLA

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,342
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
11,709

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 reading156,342 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,448
Average per year11,709
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL05 VLA 34k65k95k126k156k '08'18'14

Check FL05 VLA

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,342 miles
Since last MOT+12,448 miles
PASS
Mileage143,894 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,850 miles
Since last MOT+729 miles
PASS
Mileage143,121 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,121 miles
Since last MOT+9,600 miles
PASS
Mileage133,521 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,519 miles
Since last MOT+9,845 miles
PASS
Mileage123,674 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,673 miles
Since last MOT+15,498 miles
PASS
Mileage108,175 miles
Since last MOT+14,697 miles
PASS
Mileage93,478 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,478 miles
Since last MOT+17,216 miles
PASS
Mileage76,262 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,261 miles
Since last MOT+13,361 miles
PASS
Mileage62,900 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,900 miles
Since last MOT+17,320 miles
PASS
Mileage45,580 miles
Since last MOT+11,121 miles
PASS
Mileage34,459 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 VLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About FL05 VLA

What car is FL05 VLA?

FL05 VLA is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of FL05 VLA?

The last recorded mileage for FL05 VLA was 156,342 miles, recorded on 25 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL05 VLA passed its MOT?

FL05 VLA has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 25 Jul 2018.

Is FL05 VLA ULEZ compliant?

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

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