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YL05 KZP

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 1896cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 173,396 miles on the clock, averaging 10,493 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.

MOT & Mileage History for YL05 KZP

MOT Status
Due date passed
173,396
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
10,493

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 reading173,396 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,229
Average per year10,493
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YL05 KZP 55k84k114k144k173k '08'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage173,396 miles
Since last MOT+8,229 miles
PASS
Mileage165,167 miles
Since last MOT+9,486 miles
PASS
Mileage155,681 miles
Since last MOT+15,214 miles
PASS
Mileage140,467 miles
Since last MOT+4,240 miles
PASS
Mileage136,227 miles
Since last MOT+14,011 miles
PASS
Mileage122,216 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,214 miles
Since last MOT+16,733 miles
PASS
Mileage105,481 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,479 miles
Since last MOT+15,877 miles
PASS
Mileage89,602 miles
Since last MOT+7,911 miles
PASS
Mileage81,691 miles
Since last MOT+9,084 miles
PASS
Mileage72,607 miles
Since last MOT+9,289 miles
PASS
Mileage63,318 miles
Since last MOT+8,547 miles
PASS
Mileage54,771 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil

The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 KZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYL — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About YL05 KZP

What car is YL05 KZP?

YL05 KZP is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2005.

What is the mileage of YL05 KZP?

The last recorded mileage for YL05 KZP was 173,396 miles, recorded on 23 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YL05 KZP passed its MOT?

YL05 KZP has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 23 Dec 2019.

Is YL05 KZP ULEZ compliant?

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

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