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YF05 KNJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Red Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourRed
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 168,550 miles on the clock, averaging 8,936 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YF05 KNJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,550
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,936

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading168,550 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year8,936
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YF05 KNJ 65k91k117k143k169k '08'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,550 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,543 miles
Since last MOT+5,094 miles
PASS
Mileage163,449 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,449 miles
Since last MOT+6,047 miles
PASS
Mileage157,402 miles
Since last MOT+6,498 miles
PASS
Mileage150,904 miles
Since last MOT+8,664 miles
PASS
Mileage142,240 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,240 miles
Since last MOT+7,204 miles
PASS
Mileage135,036 miles
Since last MOT+8,936 miles
PASS
Mileage126,100 miles
Since last MOT+15,099 miles
PASS
Mileage111,001 miles
Since last MOT+10,480 miles
PASS
Mileage100,521 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,521 miles
Since last MOT+10,779 miles
PASS
Mileage89,742 miles
Since last MOT+11,496 miles
PASS
Mileage78,246 miles
Since last MOT+13,148 miles
PASS
Mileage65,098 miles
Since last MOT+356 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,742 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About YF05 KNJ

What car is YF05 KNJ?

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

What is the mileage of YF05 KNJ?

The last recorded mileage for YF05 KNJ was 168,550 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YF05 KNJ passed its MOT?

YF05 KNJ has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Jan 2020.

Is YF05 KNJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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