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 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 59,508 miles on the clock, averaging 2,218 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for GV05 XVT
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 59,508 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 2,218 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GV05 XVT |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GV — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About GV05 XVT
What car is GV05 XVT?
GV05 XVT is a green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.
What is the mileage of GV05 XVT?
The last recorded mileage for GV05 XVT was 59,508 miles, recorded on 25 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GV05 XVT passed its MOT?
GV05 XVT has had 20 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (18 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 25 Sep 2025.
Is GV05 XVT ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV05 XVT 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 GV05 XVT?
GV05 XVT is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.