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 Golf Petrol 1390cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 111,368 miles on the clock, averaging 6,257 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for FY05 VAE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 111,368 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,707 |
| Average per year | 6,257 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FY05 VAE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FY — Lincoln, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About FY05 VAE
What car is FY05 VAE?
FY05 VAE is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2005.
What is the mileage of FY05 VAE?
The last recorded mileage for FY05 VAE was 111,368 miles, recorded on 18 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FY05 VAE passed its MOT?
FY05 VAE has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 18 Jan 2023.
Is FY05 VAE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FY05 VAE 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 FY05 VAE?
FY05 VAE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.