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KN05 LYA

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Silver Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 116,688 miles on the clock, averaging 8,189 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for KN05 LYA

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,688
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,189

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading116,688 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,189
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KN05 LYA 24k47k70k93k117k '08'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,688 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,688 miles
Since last MOT+1,676 miles
PASS
Mileage115,012 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,010 miles
Since last MOT+7,794 miles
PASS
Mileage107,216 miles
Since last MOT+7,601 miles
PASS
Mileage99,615 miles
Since last MOT+6,132 miles
PASS
Mileage93,483 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,483 miles
Since last MOT+6,498 miles
PASS
Mileage86,985 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,985 miles
Since last MOT+6,815 miles
PASS
Mileage80,170 miles
Since last MOT+5,778 miles
PASS
Mileage74,392 miles
Since last MOT+5,905 miles
PASS
Mileage68,487 miles
Since last MOT+66 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,421 miles
Since last MOT+14,752 miles
PASS
Mileage53,669 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,659 miles
Since last MOT+15,175 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,484 miles
Since last MOT+1,535 miles
PASS
Mileage36,949 miles
Since last MOT+13,163 miles
PASS
Mileage23,786 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 LYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeKN — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About KN05 LYA

What car is KN05 LYA?

KN05 LYA is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Luton in 2005.

What is the mileage of KN05 LYA?

The last recorded mileage for KN05 LYA was 116,688 miles, recorded on 4 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KN05 LYA passed its MOT?

KN05 LYA has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 4 Oct 2019.

Is KN05 LYA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KN05 LYA 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 KN05 LYA?

KN05 LYA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.