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YA05 BWZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Silver Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourSilver
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 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 165,831 miles on the clock, averaging 10,991 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YA05 BWZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,831
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
10,991

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 reading165,831 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,909
Average per year10,991
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YA05 BWZ 20k57k93k129k166k '08'21'15

Check YA05 BWZ

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,831 miles
Since last MOT+4,909 miles
PASS
Mileage160,922 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,922 miles
Since last MOT+4,089 miles
PASS
Mileage156,833 miles
Since last MOT+445 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,388 miles
Since last MOT+5,674 miles
PASS
Mileage150,714 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,714 miles
Since last MOT+4,302 miles
PASS
Mileage146,412 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,412 miles
Since last MOT+8,048 miles
PASS
Mileage138,364 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,352 miles
Since last MOT+23,170 miles
PASS
Mileage115,182 miles
Since last MOT+21,946 miles
PASS
Mileage93,236 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,236 miles
Since last MOT+11,501 miles
PASS
Mileage81,735 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,730 miles
Since last MOT+14,376 miles
PASS
Mileage67,354 miles
Since last MOT+11,283 miles
PASS
Mileage56,071 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,071 miles
Since last MOT+14,854 miles
PASS
Mileage41,217 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,217 miles
Since last MOT+12,959 miles
PASS
Mileage28,258 miles
Since last MOT+7,981 miles
PASS
Mileage20,277 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 BWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYA — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About YA05 BWZ

What car is YA05 BWZ?

YA05 BWZ is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Leeds in 2005.

What is the mileage of YA05 BWZ?

The last recorded mileage for YA05 BWZ was 165,831 miles, recorded on 13 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YA05 BWZ passed its MOT?

YA05 BWZ has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 13 Oct 2021.

Is YA05 BWZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YA05 BWZ 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 YA05 BWZ?

YA05 BWZ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.