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 Diesel 2000cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 154,514 miles on the clock, averaging 9,494 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for YL05 XHJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 154,514 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 17,522 |
| Average per year | 9,494 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YL05 XHJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2000cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YL — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About YL05 XHJ
What car is YL05 XHJ?
YL05 XHJ is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2005.
What is the mileage of YL05 XHJ?
The last recorded mileage for YL05 XHJ was 154,514 miles, recorded on 2 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YL05 XHJ passed its MOT?
YL05 XHJ has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Dec 2020.
Is YL05 XHJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YL05 XHJ 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 XHJ?
YL05 XHJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.