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GY05 FLV

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 2000cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 202,870 miles on the clock, averaging 10,260 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for GY05 FLV

MOT Status
Due date passed
202,870
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
10,260

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading202,870 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,260
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY05 FLV 42k83k123k163k203k '08'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage202,870 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage202,870 miles
Since last MOT+12,553 miles
PASS
Mileage190,317 miles
Since last MOT+11,419 miles
PASS
Mileage178,898 miles
Since last MOT+9,621 miles
PASS
Mileage169,277 miles
Since last MOT+8,378 miles
PASS
Mileage160,899 miles
Since last MOT+7,542 miles
PASS
Mileage153,357 miles
Since last MOT+10,078 miles
PASS
Mileage143,279 miles
Since last MOT+7,696 miles
PASS
Mileage135,583 miles
Since last MOT+8,616 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,967 miles
Since last MOT+6,470 miles
PASS
Mileage120,497 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,497 miles
Since last MOT+7,632 miles
PASS
Mileage112,865 miles
Since last MOT+8,941 miles
PASS
Mileage103,924 miles
Since last MOT+14,196 miles
PASS
Mileage89,728 miles
Since last MOT+12,804 miles
PASS
Mileage76,924 miles
Since last MOT+332 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,592 miles
Since last MOT+16,278 miles
PASS
Mileage60,314 miles
Since last MOT+17,816 miles
PASS
Mileage42,498 miles

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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 FLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About GY05 FLV

What car is GY05 FLV?

GY05 FLV is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.

What is the mileage of GY05 FLV?

The last recorded mileage for GY05 FLV was 202,870 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY05 FLV passed its MOT?

GY05 FLV has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Nov 2023.

Is GY05 FLV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY05 FLV 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 GY05 FLV?

GY05 FLV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.