Vehicle summary
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 1390cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 162,186 miles on the clock, averaging 11,571 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for YA05 LGW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 162,186 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 16,584 |
| Average per year | 11,571 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YA05 LGW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YA — Leeds, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About YA05 LGW
What car is YA05 LGW?
YA05 LGW is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Leeds in 2005.
What is the mileage of YA05 LGW?
The last recorded mileage for YA05 LGW was 162,186 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YA05 LGW passed its MOT?
YA05 LGW has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Jun 2018.
Is YA05 LGW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YA05 LGW 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 YA05 LGW?
YA05 LGW is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.