The road tax status for YR05 UBN is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for YR05 UBN?

The MOT for YR05 UBN is valid and due for renewal on or before 14 September 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of YR05 UBN?

The recorded mileage for YR05 UBN is 129,908 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is YR05 UBN ULEZ compliant?

No, YR05 UBN does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · YR05 UBN

YR05 UBN

2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21/03/2005. Recorded mileage 129,908 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 2005 · Sheffield
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 14/09/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 129,908 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 14/09/2025

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Mileage: 129,908 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2005
Engine: 2000cc

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YR05 UBN Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2024
129,908 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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YR05 UBN Mileage History

02/06/2023120,891 mi
02/06/2023120,894 mi+3 mi
25/07/2024129,899 mi+9,005 mi
12/09/2024129,908 mi+9 mi
16/09/2024129,908 mi

Average of roughly 6,973 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

YR05 UBN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Sept 2026, 04:29

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (YR05 UBN) between June 2023 and September 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 16 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached rear bolts (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.

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