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 Petrol 1598cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 159,571 miles on the clock, averaging 9,279 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for PL05 YBV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 159,571 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,279 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | PL05 YBV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PL — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About PL05 YBV
What car is PL05 YBV?
PL05 YBV is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Preston in 2005.
What is the mileage of PL05 YBV?
The last recorded mileage for PL05 YBV was 159,571 miles, recorded on 18 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PL05 YBV passed its MOT?
PL05 YBV has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 18 Jul 2023.
Is PL05 YBV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL05 YBV 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 PL05 YBV?
PL05 YBV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.