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 1598cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 118,653 miles on the clock, averaging 6,684 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for HW05 HEV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 118,653 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,684 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | HW05 HEV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HW — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About HW05 HEV
What car is HW05 HEV?
HW05 HEV is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2005.
What is the mileage of HW05 HEV?
The last recorded mileage for HW05 HEV was 118,653 miles, recorded on 29 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HW05 HEV passed its MOT?
HW05 HEV has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 29 Sep 2022.
Is HW05 HEV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HW05 HEV 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 HW05 HEV?
HW05 HEV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.