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GY05 RVN

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourBlue
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 84,012 miles on the clock, averaging 6,435 miles per year, below 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 RVN

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,012
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,435

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading84,012 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,639
Average per year6,435
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY05 RVN 19k35k52k68k84k '08'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,012 miles
Since last MOT+5,639 miles
PASS
Mileage78,373 miles
Since last MOT+6,139 miles
PASS
Mileage72,234 miles
Since last MOT+9,043 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,191 miles
Since last MOT+8,624 miles
PASS
Mileage54,567 miles
Since last MOT+5,947 miles
PASS
Mileage48,620 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,620 miles
Since last MOT+4,987 miles
PASS
Mileage43,633 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,635 miles
Since last MOT+5,767 miles
PASS
Mileage37,868 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,866 miles
Since last MOT+7,899 miles
PASS
Mileage29,967 miles
Since last MOT+10,667 miles
PASS
Mileage19,300 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 RVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
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 RVN

What car is GY05 RVN?

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

What is the mileage of GY05 RVN?

The last recorded mileage for GY05 RVN was 84,012 miles, recorded on 4 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY05 RVN passed its MOT?

GY05 RVN has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Jul 2018.

Is GY05 RVN ULEZ compliant?

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

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