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GF05 UKJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 118,240 miles on the clock, averaging 5,168 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for GF05 UKJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,240
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,168

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading118,240 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-16,427
Average per year5,168
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GF05 UKJ 25k48k71k95k118k '08'26'18

Check GF05 UKJ

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage118,240 miles
PASS
Mileage134,667 miles
Since last MOT+35,847 miles
PASS
Mileage98,820 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,820 miles
Since last MOT+6,168 miles
PASS
Mileage92,652 miles
Since last MOT+2,336 miles
PASS
Mileage90,316 miles
Since last MOT+2,976 miles
PASS
Mileage87,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,340 miles
Since last MOT+1,828 miles
PASS
Mileage85,512 miles
Since last MOT+3,784 miles
PASS
Mileage81,728 miles
Since last MOT+4,878 miles
PASS
Mileage76,850 miles
Since last MOT+4,460 miles
PASS
Mileage72,390 miles
Since last MOT+4,604 miles
PASS
Mileage67,786 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,786 miles
Since last MOT+4,502 miles
PASS
Mileage63,284 miles
Since last MOT+4,970 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,314 miles
Since last MOT+5,438 miles
PASS
Mileage52,876 miles
Since last MOT+5,514 miles
PASS
Mileage47,362 miles
Since last MOT+5,230 miles
PASS
Mileage42,132 miles
Since last MOT+4,968 miles
PASS
Mileage37,164 miles
Since last MOT+5,800 miles
PASS
Mileage31,364 miles
Since last MOT+6,625 miles
PASS
Mileage24,739 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 UKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGF — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About GF05 UKJ

What car is GF05 UKJ?

GF05 UKJ is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2005.

What is the mileage of GF05 UKJ?

The last recorded mileage for GF05 UKJ was 118,240 miles, recorded on 18 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF05 UKJ passed its MOT?

GF05 UKJ has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 18 Jun 2026.

Is GF05 UKJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GF05 UKJ 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 GF05 UKJ?

GF05 UKJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.