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YC05 HMU

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 1598cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 130,355 miles on the clock, averaging 6,535 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YC05 HMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,355
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,535

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 reading130,355 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,113
Average per year6,535
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YC05 HMU 13k42k72k101k130k '08'26'19

Check YC05 HMU

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage130,355 miles
Since last MOT+3,113 miles
PASS
Mileage127,242 miles
Since last MOT+3,454 miles
PASS
Mileage123,788 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,754 miles
Since last MOT+3,736 miles
PASS
Mileage120,018 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,004 miles
Since last MOT+1,931 miles
PASS
Mileage118,073 miles
Since last MOT+1,393 miles
PASS
Mileage116,680 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,680 miles
Since last MOT+6,003 miles
PASS
Mileage110,677 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,677 miles
Since last MOT+15,414 miles
PASS
Mileage95,263 miles
Since last MOT+13,133 miles
PASS
Mileage82,130 miles
Since last MOT+11,696 miles
PASS
Mileage70,434 miles
Since last MOT+4,839 miles
PASS
Mileage65,595 miles
Since last MOT+6,038 miles
PASS
Mileage59,557 miles
Since last MOT+7,093 miles
PASS
Mileage52,464 miles
Since last MOT+5,542 miles
PASS
Mileage46,922 miles
Since last MOT+9,366 miles
PASS
Mileage37,556 miles
Since last MOT+7,597 miles
PASS
Mileage29,959 miles
Since last MOT+7,783 miles
PASS
Mileage22,176 miles
Since last MOT+5,785 miles
PASS
Mileage16,391 miles
Since last MOT+3,376 miles
PASS
Mileage13,015 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 HMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYC — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About YC05 HMU

What car is YC05 HMU?

YC05 HMU is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Leeds in 2005.

What is the mileage of YC05 HMU?

The last recorded mileage for YC05 HMU was 130,355 miles, recorded on 23 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YC05 HMU passed its MOT?

YC05 HMU has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 23 Apr 2026.

Is YC05 HMU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YC05 HMU 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 YC05 HMU?

YC05 HMU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.