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YR05 JGV

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 92,586 miles on the clock, averaging 4,708 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YR05 JGV

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,586
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
89%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,708

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading92,586 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,837
Average per year4,708
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR05 JGV 15k35k54k73k93k '08'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,586 miles
Since last MOT+1,837 miles
PASS
Mileage90,749 miles
Since last MOT+1,637 miles
PASS
Mileage89,112 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,111 miles
Since last MOT+1,851 miles
PASS
Mileage87,260 miles
Since last MOT+2,047 miles
PASS
Mileage85,213 miles
Since last MOT+2,100 miles
PASS
Mileage83,113 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,112 miles
Since last MOT+2,605 miles
PASS
Mileage80,507 miles
Since last MOT+2,849 miles
PASS
Mileage77,658 miles
Since last MOT+2,802 miles
PASS
Mileage74,856 miles
Since last MOT+2,670 miles
PASS
Mileage72,186 miles
Since last MOT+2,348 miles
PASS
Mileage69,838 miles
Since last MOT+8,318 miles
PASS
Mileage61,520 miles
Since last MOT+11,374 miles
PASS
Mileage50,146 miles
Since last MOT+9,353 miles
PASS
Mileage40,793 miles
Since last MOT+10,373 miles
PASS
Mileage30,420 miles
Since last MOT+7,211 miles
PASS
Mileage23,209 miles
Since last MOT+7,767 miles
PASS
Mileage15,442 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 JGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About YR05 JGV

What car is YR05 JGV?

YR05 JGV is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2005.

What is the mileage of YR05 JGV?

The last recorded mileage for YR05 JGV was 92,586 miles, recorded on 14 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR05 JGV passed its MOT?

YR05 JGV has had 19 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (17 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 14 Aug 2024.

Is YR05 JGV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR05 JGV 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 YR05 JGV?

YR05 JGV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.