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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 124,386 miles on the clock, averaging 5,768 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for GU05 SDO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 124,386 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12,968 |
| Average per year | 5,768 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GU05 SDO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1600cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GU — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About GU05 SDO
What car is GU05 SDO?
GU05 SDO is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.
What is the mileage of GU05 SDO?
The last recorded mileage for GU05 SDO was 124,386 miles, recorded on 16 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GU05 SDO passed its MOT?
GU05 SDO has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 16 Oct 2025.
Is GU05 SDO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU05 SDO 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 GU05 SDO?
GU05 SDO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.