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YF05 EKJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Blue Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourBlue
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 130,602 miles on the clock, averaging 7,270 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YF05 EKJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,602
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,270

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 reading130,602 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,270
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YF05 EKJ 19k47k75k103k131k '08'23'16

Check YF05 EKJ

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,602 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,602 miles
Since last MOT+5,286 miles
PASS
Mileage125,316 miles
Since last MOT+31,209 miles
PASS
Mileage94,107 miles
Since last MOT+2,045 miles
PASS
Mileage92,062 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,062 miles
Since last MOT+13,479 miles
PASS
Mileage78,583 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,581 miles
Since last MOT+9,347 miles
PASS
Mileage69,234 miles
Since last MOT+3,358 miles
PASS
Mileage65,876 miles
Since last MOT+3,714 miles
PASS
Mileage62,162 miles
Since last MOT+4,567 miles
PASS
Mileage57,595 miles
Since last MOT+5,040 miles
PASS
Mileage52,555 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,550 miles
Since last MOT+4,521 miles
PASS
Mileage48,029 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,024 miles
Since last MOT+5,738 miles
PASS
Mileage42,286 miles
Since last MOT+6,297 miles
PASS
Mileage35,989 miles
Since last MOT+3,887 miles
PASS
Mileage32,102 miles
Since last MOT+6,781 miles
PASS
Mileage25,321 miles
Since last MOT+6,062 miles
PASS
Mileage19,259 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 EKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYF — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About YF05 EKJ

What car is YF05 EKJ?

YF05 EKJ is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Leeds in 2005.

What is the mileage of YF05 EKJ?

The last recorded mileage for YF05 EKJ was 130,602 miles, recorded on 21 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YF05 EKJ passed its MOT?

YF05 EKJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Sep 2023.

Is YF05 EKJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YF05 EKJ 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 YF05 EKJ?

YF05 EKJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.