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YP05 XXJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Grey Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourGrey
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 2000cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 176,333 miles on the clock, averaging 9,429 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YP05 XXJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
176,333
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,429

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 reading176,333 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,258
Average per year9,429
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YP05 XXJ 59k88k117k147k176k '08'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage176,333 miles
Since last MOT+8,258 miles
PASS
Mileage168,075 miles
Since last MOT+9,016 miles
PASS
Mileage159,059 miles
Since last MOT+10,241 miles
PASS
Mileage148,818 miles
Since last MOT+93 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,725 miles
Since last MOT+9,377 miles
PASS
Mileage139,348 miles
Since last MOT+6,024 miles
PASS
Mileage133,324 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,317 miles
Since last MOT+2,113 miles
PASS
Mileage131,204 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,204 miles
Since last MOT+5,758 miles
PASS
Mileage125,446 miles
Since last MOT+7,563 miles
PASS
Mileage117,883 miles
Since last MOT+7,116 miles
PASS
Mileage110,767 miles
Since last MOT+12,394 miles
PASS
Mileage98,373 miles
Since last MOT+20,816 miles
PASS
Mileage77,557 miles
Since last MOT+18,937 miles
PASS
Mileage58,620 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 XXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYP — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About YP05 XXJ

What car is YP05 XXJ?

YP05 XXJ is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2005.

What is the mileage of YP05 XXJ?

The last recorded mileage for YP05 XXJ was 176,333 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP05 XXJ passed its MOT?

YP05 XXJ has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2020.

Is YP05 XXJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YP05 XXJ 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 YP05 XXJ?

YP05 XXJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.