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GV05 YXM

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Black Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 2000cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 220,963 miles on the clock, averaging 14,684 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GV05 YXM

MOT Status
Due date passed
220,963
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
14,684

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading220,963 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,075
Average per year14,684
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV05 YXM 39k84k130k175k221k '08'20'14

Check GV05 YXM

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage220,963 miles
Since last MOT+7,075 miles
PASS
Mileage213,888 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage195,680 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage195,673 miles
Since last MOT+14,273 miles
PASS
Mileage181,400 miles
Since last MOT+15,066 miles
PASS
Mileage166,334 miles
Since last MOT+11,493 miles
PASS
Mileage154,841 miles
Since last MOT+8,433 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,408 miles
Since last MOT+11,572 miles
PASS
Mileage134,836 miles
Since last MOT+25,413 miles
PASS
Mileage109,423 miles
Since last MOT+26,989 miles
PASS
Mileage82,434 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,434 miles
Since last MOT+23,745 miles
PASS
Mileage58,689 miles
Since last MOT+19,971 miles
PASS
Mileage38,718 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 YXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About GV05 YXM

What car is GV05 YXM?

GV05 YXM is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.

What is the mileage of GV05 YXM?

The last recorded mileage for GV05 YXM was 220,963 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV05 YXM passed its MOT?

GV05 YXM has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2020.

Is GV05 YXM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV05 YXM is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GV05 YXM?

GV05 YXM is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.