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YR05 MVJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 100,278 miles on the clock, averaging 7,047 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YR05 MVJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,278
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,047

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading100,278 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,634
Average per year7,047
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YR05 MVJ 29k47k65k83k100k '08'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,278 miles
Since last MOT+5,634 miles
PASS
Mileage94,644 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,644 miles
Since last MOT+5,994 miles
PASS
Mileage88,650 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,650 miles
Since last MOT+5,969 miles
PASS
Mileage82,681 miles
Since last MOT+5,320 miles
PASS
Mileage77,361 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,361 miles
Since last MOT+6,828 miles
PASS
Mileage70,533 miles
Since last MOT+11,181 miles
PASS
Mileage59,352 miles
Since last MOT+8,876 miles
PASS
Mileage50,476 miles
Since last MOT+7,599 miles
PASS
Mileage42,877 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,877 miles
Since last MOT+9,376 miles
PASS
Mileage33,501 miles
Since last MOT+3,669 miles
PASS
Mileage29,832 miles
Since last MOT+402 miles
PASS
Mileage29,430 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 MVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About YR05 MVJ

What car is YR05 MVJ?

YR05 MVJ is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2005.

What is the mileage of YR05 MVJ?

The last recorded mileage for YR05 MVJ was 100,278 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR05 MVJ passed its MOT?

YR05 MVJ has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Feb 2018.

Is YR05 MVJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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