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FY05 VBK

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 79,251 miles on the clock, averaging 3,967 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FY05 VBK

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
79,251
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
90%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,967

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading79,251 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year3,967
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FY05 VBK 10k27k44k62k79k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,251 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,247 miles
Since last MOT+9,495 miles
PASS
Mileage69,752 miles
Since last MOT+71 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,681 miles
Since last MOT+9,620 miles
PASS
Mileage60,061 miles
Since last MOT+8,542 miles
PASS
Mileage51,519 miles
Since last MOT+3,526 miles
PASS
Mileage47,993 miles
Since last MOT+1,918 miles
PASS
Mileage46,075 miles
Since last MOT+1,668 miles
PASS
Mileage44,407 miles
Since last MOT+1,977 miles
PASS
Mileage42,430 miles
Since last MOT+3,295 miles
PASS
Mileage39,135 miles
Since last MOT+2,642 miles
PASS
Mileage36,493 miles
Since last MOT+4,762 miles
PASS
Mileage31,731 miles
Since last MOT+3,672 miles
PASS
Mileage28,059 miles
Since last MOT+2,914 miles
PASS
Mileage25,145 miles
Since last MOT+2,436 miles
PASS
Mileage22,709 miles
Since last MOT+4,117 miles
PASS
Mileage18,592 miles
Since last MOT+2,940 miles
PASS
Mileage15,652 miles
Since last MOT+3,311 miles
PASS
Mileage12,341 miles
Since last MOT+2,802 miles
PASS
Mileage9,539 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 VBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFY — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About FY05 VBK

What car is FY05 VBK?

FY05 VBK is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2005.

What is the mileage of FY05 VBK?

The last recorded mileage for FY05 VBK was 79,251 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FY05 VBK passed its MOT?

FY05 VBK has had 20 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (18 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2025.

Is FY05 VBK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FY05 VBK 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 VBK?

FY05 VBK is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.