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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 106,658 miles on the clock, averaging 4,549 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for GU05 YUF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 106,658 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6 |
| Average per year | 4,549 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GU05 YUF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 YUF
What car is GU05 YUF?
GU05 YUF is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.
What is the mileage of GU05 YUF?
The last recorded mileage for GU05 YUF was 106,658 miles, recorded on 14 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GU05 YUF passed its MOT?
GU05 YUF has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 14 Jan 2026.
Is GU05 YUF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU05 YUF 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 YUF?
GU05 YUF is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.