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 Diesel 1968cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 143,503 miles on the clock, averaging 5,877 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for GY05 YWO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 143,503 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,330 |
| Average per year | 5,877 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GY05 YWO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GY — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About GY05 YWO
What car is GY05 YWO?
GY05 YWO is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.
What is the mileage of GY05 YWO?
The last recorded mileage for GY05 YWO was 143,503 miles, recorded on 2 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GY05 YWO passed its MOT?
GY05 YWO has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Nov 2022.
Is GY05 YWO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY05 YWO 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 YWO?
GY05 YWO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.