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 1600cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 176,760 miles on the clock, averaging 11,078 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for AV05 SWN
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 176,760 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 75 |
| Average per year | 11,078 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AV05 SWN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1600cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AV — Ipswich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About AV05 SWN
What car is AV05 SWN?
AV05 SWN is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2005.
What is the mileage of AV05 SWN?
The last recorded mileage for AV05 SWN was 176,760 miles, recorded on 19 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AV05 SWN passed its MOT?
AV05 SWN has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 Oct 2018.
Is AV05 SWN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV05 SWN 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 AV05 SWN?
AV05 SWN is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.