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 Petrol 1390cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 93,583 miles on the clock, averaging 4,822 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for YR05 LXE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 93,583 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,894 |
| Average per year | 4,822 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YR05 LXE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YR — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About YR05 LXE
What car is YR05 LXE?
YR05 LXE is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2005.
What is the mileage of YR05 LXE?
The last recorded mileage for YR05 LXE was 93,583 miles, recorded on 18 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YR05 LXE passed its MOT?
YR05 LXE has had 18 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (17 passes, 1 failure). It last was tested on 18 Feb 2025.
Is YR05 LXE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR05 LXE 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 LXE?
YR05 LXE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.