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GY05 RUC

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 153,019 miles on the clock, averaging 9,485 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GY05 RUC

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,019
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,485

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading153,019 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,485
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY05 RUC 54k79k103k128k153k '08'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,019 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,019 miles
Since last MOT+6,476 miles
PASS
Mileage146,543 miles
Since last MOT+24,451 miles
PASS
Mileage122,092 miles
Since last MOT+3,896 miles
PASS
Mileage118,196 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,196 miles
Since last MOT+4,775 miles
PASS
Mileage113,421 miles
Since last MOT+5,360 miles
PASS
Mileage108,061 miles
Since last MOT+1,268 miles
PASS
Mileage106,793 miles
Since last MOT+8,106 miles
PASS
Mileage98,687 miles
Since last MOT+7,380 miles
PASS
Mileage91,307 miles
Since last MOT+9,570 miles
PASS
Mileage81,737 miles
Since last MOT+20,089 miles
PASS
Mileage61,648 miles
Since last MOT+7,699 miles
PASS
Mileage53,949 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 RUC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About GY05 RUC

What car is GY05 RUC?

GY05 RUC is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.

What is the mileage of GY05 RUC?

The last recorded mileage for GY05 RUC was 153,019 miles, recorded on 8 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY05 RUC passed its MOT?

GY05 RUC has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 8 Oct 2018.

Is GY05 RUC ULEZ compliant?

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

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