Vehicle summary
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 78,008 miles on the clock, averaging 8,906 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for YL05 LTJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 78,008 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,256 |
| Average per year | 8,906 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YL05 LTJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YL — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About YL05 LTJ
What car is YL05 LTJ?
YL05 LTJ is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2005.
What is the mileage of YL05 LTJ?
The last recorded mileage for YL05 LTJ was 78,008 miles, recorded on 18 Apr 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YL05 LTJ passed its MOT?
YL05 LTJ has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 18 Apr 2013.
Is YL05 LTJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YL05 LTJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is YL05 LTJ?
YL05 LTJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.