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YL05 DPO

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 170,126 miles on the clock, averaging 10,417 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YL05 DPO

MOT Status
Due date passed
170,126
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
10,417

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading170,126 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,655
Average per year10,417
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YL05 DPO 42k74k106k138k170k '08'21'15

Check YL05 DPO

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage170,126 miles
Since last MOT+15,655 miles
PASS
Mileage154,471 miles
Since last MOT+8,351 miles
PASS
Mileage146,120 miles
Since last MOT+11,235 miles
PASS
Mileage134,885 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,885 miles
Since last MOT+19,872 miles
PASS
Mileage115,013 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,012 miles
Since last MOT+14,535 miles
PASS
Mileage100,477 miles
Since last MOT+2,129 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,348 miles
Since last MOT+66 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,282 miles
Since last MOT+7,749 miles
PASS
Mileage90,533 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,530 miles
Since last MOT+9,959 miles
PASS
Mileage80,571 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,571 miles
Since last MOT+7,665 miles
PASS
Mileage72,906 miles
Since last MOT+8,044 miles
PASS
Mileage64,862 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,862 miles
Since last MOT+13,541 miles
PASS
Mileage51,321 miles
Since last MOT+9,763 miles
PASS
Mileage41,558 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 DPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYL — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About YL05 DPO

What car is YL05 DPO?

YL05 DPO is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2005.

What is the mileage of YL05 DPO?

The last recorded mileage for YL05 DPO was 170,126 miles, recorded on 10 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YL05 DPO passed its MOT?

YL05 DPO has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 Feb 2021.

Is YL05 DPO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YL05 DPO 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 YL05 DPO?

YL05 DPO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.