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PK05 YXS

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1896cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 1896cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 90,996 miles on the clock, averaging 7,502 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PK05 YXS

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,996
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2009
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
7,502

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 reading90,996 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,594
Average per year7,502
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PK05 YXS 34k49k63k77k91k '09'16'14

Check PK05 YXS

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage90,996 miles
Since last MOT+12,594 miles
PASS
Mileage78,402 miles
Since last MOT+1,316 miles
PASS
Mileage77,086 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,086 miles
Since last MOT+18,265 miles
PASS
Mileage58,821 miles
PASS
Mileage68,976 miles
Since last MOT+6,187 miles
PASS
Mileage62,789 miles
Since last MOT+9,886 miles
PASS
Mileage52,903 miles
Since last MOT+8,058 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,845 miles
Since last MOT+10,451 miles
PASS
Mileage34,394 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 YXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePK — Preston, Preston
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About PK05 YXS

What car is PK05 YXS?

PK05 YXS is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2005.

What is the mileage of PK05 YXS?

The last recorded mileage for PK05 YXS was 90,996 miles, recorded on 3 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK05 YXS passed its MOT?

PK05 YXS has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 3 Oct 2016.

Is PK05 YXS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PK05 YXS 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 PK05 YXS?

PK05 YXS is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.