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YN05 LCW

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 147,313 miles on the clock, averaging 7,815 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YN05 LCW

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,313
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,815

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading147,313 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,505
Average per year7,815
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YN05 LCW 32k61k90k118k147k '08'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,313 miles
Since last MOT+10,505 miles
PASS
Mileage136,808 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,808 miles
Since last MOT+9,685 miles
PASS
Mileage127,123 miles
Since last MOT+6,701 miles
PASS
Mileage120,422 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,403 miles
Since last MOT+3,783 miles
PASS
Mileage116,620 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,620 miles
Since last MOT+3,487 miles
PASS
Mileage113,133 miles
Since last MOT+5,094 miles
PASS
Mileage108,039 miles
Since last MOT+2,899 miles
PASS
Mileage105,140 miles
Since last MOT+12,130 miles
PASS
Mileage93,010 miles
Since last MOT+11,859 miles
PASS
Mileage81,151 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,151 miles
Since last MOT+9,122 miles
PASS
Mileage72,029 miles
Since last MOT+9,051 miles
PASS
Mileage62,978 miles
Since last MOT+9,268 miles
PASS
Mileage53,710 miles
Since last MOT+11,134 miles
PASS
Mileage42,576 miles
Since last MOT+10,826 miles
PASS
Mileage31,750 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About YN05 LCW

What car is YN05 LCW?

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

What is the mileage of YN05 LCW?

The last recorded mileage for YN05 LCW was 147,313 miles, recorded on 1 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YN05 LCW passed its MOT?

YN05 LCW has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Mar 2023.

Is YN05 LCW ULEZ compliant?

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

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