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YC05 WGW

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Black Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourBlack
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 10 (63% pass rate). It has 190,895 miles on the clock, averaging 9,499 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YC05 WGW

MOT Status
Due date passed
190,895
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2008
63%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
9,499

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading190,895 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,616
Average per year9,499
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YC05 WGW 26k67k109k150k191k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage190,895 miles
Since last MOT+7,616 miles
PASS
Mileage183,279 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage183,275 miles
Since last MOT+10,203 miles
PASS
Mileage173,072 miles
Since last MOT+8,165 miles
PASS
Mileage164,907 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,896 miles
Since last MOT+9,404 miles
PASS
Mileage155,492 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,486 miles
Since last MOT+1,458 miles
PASS
Mileage154,028 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,028 miles
Since last MOT+6,935 miles
PASS
Mileage147,093 miles
Since last MOT+8,402 miles
PASS
Mileage138,691 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,688 miles
Since last MOT+7,463 miles
PASS
Mileage131,225 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,223 miles
Since last MOT+10,893 miles
PASS
Mileage120,330 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,330 miles
Since last MOT+10,209 miles
PASS
Mileage110,121 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,121 miles
Since last MOT+11,036 miles
PASS
Mileage99,085 miles
Since last MOT+8,405 miles
PASS
Mileage90,680 miles
Since last MOT+13,041 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,639 miles
Since last MOT+14,517 miles
PASS
Mileage63,122 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,122 miles
Since last MOT+15,897 miles
PASS
Mileage47,225 miles
Since last MOT+10,486 miles
PASS
Mileage36,739 miles
Since last MOT+10,597 miles
PASS
Mileage26,142 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 WGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYC — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About YC05 WGW

What car is YC05 WGW?

YC05 WGW is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Leeds in 2005.

What is the mileage of YC05 WGW?

The last recorded mileage for YC05 WGW was 190,895 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YC05 WGW passed its MOT?

YC05 WGW has had 27 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (17 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2025.

Is YC05 WGW ULEZ compliant?

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

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