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NG05 VLR

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Grey Registered in Newcastle, North · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourGrey
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 5 (58% pass rate). It has 166,896 miles on the clock, averaging 12,030 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NG05 VLR

MOT Status
Due date passed
166,896
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2008
58%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
12,030

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 reading166,896 miles
Reading date
Miles last year223
Average per year12,030
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NG05 VLR 69k94k118k143k167k '08'16'13

Check NG05 VLR

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,896 miles
Since last MOT+223 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,673 miles
Since last MOT+1,747 miles
PASS
Mileage164,926 miles
Since last MOT+7,000 miles
PASS
Mileage157,926 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,926 miles
Since last MOT+13,507 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,419 miles
Since last MOT+14,777 miles
PASS
Mileage129,642 miles
Since last MOT+16,286 miles
PASS
Mileage113,356 miles
Since last MOT+10,087 miles
PASS
Mileage103,269 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,269 miles
Since last MOT+33,738 miles
PASS
Mileage69,531 miles
Since last MOT+151 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,380 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 VLR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeNG — Newcastle, North
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About NG05 VLR

What car is NG05 VLR?

NG05 VLR is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2005.

What is the mileage of NG05 VLR?

The last recorded mileage for NG05 VLR was 166,896 miles, recorded on 24 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NG05 VLR passed its MOT?

NG05 VLR has had 12 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (7 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Jun 2016.

Is NG05 VLR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NG05 VLR 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 NG05 VLR?

NG05 VLR is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.