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PY05 LYP

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Black Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
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 2000cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 82,000 miles on the clock, averaging 5,013 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for PY05 LYP

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,000
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
93%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
5,013

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading82,000 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,657
Average per year5,013
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PY05 LYP 21k36k51k67k82k '08'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,000 miles
Since last MOT+7,657 miles
PASS
Mileage74,343 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,333 miles
Since last MOT+2,975 miles
PASS
Mileage71,358 miles
Since last MOT+2,661 miles
PASS
Mileage68,697 miles
Since last MOT+2,096 miles
PASS
Mileage66,601 miles
Since last MOT+5,132 miles
PASS
Mileage61,469 miles
Since last MOT+6,527 miles
PASS
Mileage54,942 miles
Since last MOT+5,586 miles
PASS
Mileage49,356 miles
Since last MOT+4,119 miles
PASS
Mileage45,237 miles
Since last MOT+4,352 miles
PASS
Mileage40,885 miles
Since last MOT+5,470 miles
PASS
Mileage35,415 miles
Since last MOT+5,971 miles
PASS
Mileage29,444 miles
Since last MOT+8,864 miles
PASS
Mileage20,580 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 LYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePY — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About PY05 LYP

What car is PY05 LYP?

PY05 LYP is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2005.

What is the mileage of PY05 LYP?

The last recorded mileage for PY05 LYP was 82,000 miles, recorded on 24 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PY05 LYP passed its MOT?

PY05 LYP has had 14 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (13 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 24 Sep 2020.

Is PY05 LYP ULEZ compliant?

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

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