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PY05 GXA

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 115,244 miles on the clock, averaging 5,068 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PY05 GXA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
115,244
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2009
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,068

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading115,244 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,248
Average per year5,068
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PY05 GXA 27k49k71k93k115k '09'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,244 miles
Since last MOT+4,248 miles
PASS
Mileage110,996 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,991 miles
Since last MOT+11,767 miles
PASS
Mileage99,224 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,224 miles
Since last MOT+5,720 miles
PASS
Mileage93,504 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,503 miles
Since last MOT+2,727 miles
PASS
Mileage90,776 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,776 miles
Since last MOT+5,072 miles
PASS
Mileage85,704 miles
Since last MOT+3,704 miles
PASS
Mileage82,000 miles
Since last MOT+4,624 miles
PASS
Mileage77,376 miles
Since last MOT+5,039 miles
PASS
Mileage72,337 miles
Since last MOT+5,907 miles
PASS
Mileage66,430 miles
Since last MOT+5,790 miles
PASS
Mileage60,640 miles
Since last MOT+70 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,570 miles
Since last MOT+6,290 miles
PASS
Mileage54,280 miles
Since last MOT+6,921 miles
PASS
Mileage47,359 miles
Since last MOT+6,543 miles
PASS
Mileage40,816 miles
Since last MOT+4,568 miles
PASS
Mileage36,248 miles
Since last MOT+4,523 miles
PASS
Mileage31,725 miles
Since last MOT+5,098 miles
PASS
Mileage26,627 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 GXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePY — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About PY05 GXA

What car is PY05 GXA?

PY05 GXA is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2005.

What is the mileage of PY05 GXA?

The last recorded mileage for PY05 GXA was 115,244 miles, recorded on 20 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PY05 GXA passed its MOT?

PY05 GXA has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Jul 2026.

Is PY05 GXA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PY05 GXA 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 PY05 GXA?

PY05 GXA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.