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WF05 YLL

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Black Registered in Exeter, West of England · 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 109,012 miles on the clock, averaging 10,956 miles per year, above 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 WF05 YLL

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,012
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2008
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
10,956

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading109,012 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year10,956
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF05 YLL 17k40k63k86k109k '08'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,012 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,009 miles
Since last MOT+1,089 miles
PASS
Mileage107,920 miles
Since last MOT+6,829 miles
PASS
Mileage101,091 miles
Since last MOT+5,694 miles
PASS
Mileage95,397 miles
Since last MOT+14,105 miles
PASS
Mileage81,292 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage81,292 miles
Since last MOT+20,327 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,965 miles
Since last MOT+19,193 miles
PASS
Mileage41,772 miles
Since last MOT+16,177 miles
PASS
Mileage25,595 miles
Since last MOT+4,079 miles
PASS
Mileage21,516 miles
Since last MOT+4,022 miles
PASS
Mileage17,494 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

RegistrationWF05 YLL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeWF — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About WF05 YLL

What car is WF05 YLL?

WF05 YLL is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Exeter in 2005.

What is the mileage of WF05 YLL?

The last recorded mileage for WF05 YLL was 109,012 miles, recorded on 24 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF05 YLL passed its MOT?

WF05 YLL has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 24 Aug 2016.

Is WF05 YLL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WF05 YLL 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 WF05 YLL?

WF05 YLL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.