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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 89,482 miles on the clock, averaging 5,039 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for GU05 JWL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 89,482 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,511 |
| Average per year | 5,039 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GU05 JWL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GU — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About GU05 JWL
What car is GU05 JWL?
GU05 JWL is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.
What is the mileage of GU05 JWL?
The last recorded mileage for GU05 JWL was 89,482 miles, recorded on 12 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GU05 JWL passed its MOT?
GU05 JWL has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 12 Feb 2024.
Is GU05 JWL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU05 JWL 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 GU05 JWL?
GU05 JWL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.