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YN05 BYC

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 1968cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 119,556 miles on the clock, averaging 8,585 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YN05 BYC

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,556
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
8,585

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading119,556 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,493
Average per year8,585
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YN05 BYC 37k58k78k99k120k '08'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,556 miles
Since last MOT+1,493 miles
PASS
Mileage118,063 miles
Since last MOT+4,561 miles
PASS
Mileage113,502 miles
Since last MOT+10,568 miles
PASS
Mileage102,934 miles
Since last MOT+9,297 miles
PASS
Mileage93,637 miles
Since last MOT+7,080 miles
PASS
Mileage86,557 miles
Since last MOT+8,908 miles
PASS
Mileage77,649 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,649 miles
Since last MOT+16,277 miles
PASS
Mileage61,372 miles
Since last MOT+9,598 miles
PASS
Mileage51,774 miles
Since last MOT+9,681 miles
PASS
Mileage42,093 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,093 miles
Since last MOT+5,170 miles
PASS
Mileage36,923 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,911 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 BYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYN — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About YN05 BYC

What car is YN05 BYC?

YN05 BYC is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2005.

What is the mileage of YN05 BYC?

The last recorded mileage for YN05 BYC was 119,556 miles, recorded on 26 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YN05 BYC passed its MOT?

YN05 BYC has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 Aug 2017.

Is YN05 BYC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YN05 BYC 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 YN05 BYC?

YN05 BYC is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.