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WF05 YLW

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Green Registered in Exeter, West of England · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 2000cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 210,565 miles on the clock, averaging 10,393 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for WF05 YLW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
210,565
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
83%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
10,393

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading210,565 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,790
Average per year10,393
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF05 YLW 24k71k117k164k211k '08'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage210,565 miles
Since last MOT+11,790 miles
PASS
Mileage198,775 miles
Since last MOT+14,062 miles
PASS
Mileage184,713 miles
Since last MOT+14,814 miles
PASS
Mileage169,899 miles
Since last MOT+7,562 miles
PASS
Mileage162,337 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,336 miles
Since last MOT+16,858 miles
PASS
Mileage145,478 miles
Since last MOT+10,810 miles
PASS
Mileage134,668 miles
Since last MOT+13,313 miles
PASS
Mileage121,355 miles
Since last MOT+10,460 miles
PASS
Mileage110,895 miles
Since last MOT+15,071 miles
PASS
Mileage95,824 miles
Since last MOT+12,955 miles
PASS
Mileage82,869 miles
Since last MOT+9,843 miles
PASS
Mileage73,026 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,912 miles
Since last MOT+17,889 miles
PASS
Mileage62,023 miles
Since last MOT+73 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,950 miles
Since last MOT+8,600 miles
PASS
Mileage53,350 miles
Since last MOT+6,549 miles
PASS
Mileage46,801 miles
Since last MOT+235 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,566 miles
Since last MOT+5,211 miles
PASS
Mileage41,355 miles
Since last MOT+4,831 miles
PASS
Mileage36,524 miles
Since last MOT+5,861 miles
PASS
Mileage30,663 miles
Since last MOT+6,584 miles
PASS
Mileage24,079 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 YLW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeWF — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About WF05 YLW

What car is WF05 YLW?

WF05 YLW is a green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Exeter in 2005.

What is the mileage of WF05 YLW?

The last recorded mileage for WF05 YLW was 210,565 miles, recorded on 1 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF05 YLW passed its MOT?

WF05 YLW has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 May 2026.

Is WF05 YLW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WF05 YLW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is WF05 YLW?

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