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YR05 OUL

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 175,698 miles on the clock, averaging 8,463 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YR05 OUL

MOT Status
Due date passed
175,698
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,463

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading175,698 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year8,463
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR05 OUL 46k78k111k143k176k '08'23'16

Check YR05 OUL

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage175,698 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,695 miles
Since last MOT+5,053 miles
PASS
Mileage170,642 miles
Since last MOT+107 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,535 miles
Since last MOT+4,892 miles
PASS
Mileage165,643 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,639 miles
Since last MOT+5,161 miles
PASS
Mileage160,478 miles
Since last MOT+1,365 miles
PASS
Mileage159,113 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,113 miles
Since last MOT+11,149 miles
PASS
Mileage147,964 miles
Since last MOT+10,767 miles
PASS
Mileage137,197 miles
Since last MOT+11,440 miles
PASS
Mileage125,757 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,756 miles
Since last MOT+11,295 miles
PASS
Mileage114,461 miles
Since last MOT+7,115 miles
PASS
Mileage107,346 miles
Since last MOT+7,736 miles
PASS
Mileage99,610 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,609 miles
Since last MOT+15,195 miles
PASS
Mileage84,414 miles
Since last MOT+15,140 miles
PASS
Mileage69,274 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,247 miles
Since last MOT+23,280 miles
PASS
Mileage45,967 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,967 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About YR05 OUL

What car is YR05 OUL?

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

What is the mileage of YR05 OUL?

The last recorded mileage for YR05 OUL was 175,698 miles, recorded on 13 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR05 OUL passed its MOT?

YR05 OUL has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 13 Jul 2023.

Is YR05 OUL ULEZ compliant?

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

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