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 Diesel 1896cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 104,385 miles on the clock, averaging 10,398 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.
MOT & Mileage History for SA05 JYN
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 104,385 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12,592 |
| Average per year | 10,398 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil
The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SA05 JYN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SA — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About SA05 JYN
What car is SA05 JYN?
SA05 JYN is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.
What is the mileage of SA05 JYN?
The last recorded mileage for SA05 JYN was 104,385 miles, recorded on 20 May 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SA05 JYN passed its MOT?
SA05 JYN has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 20 May 2015.
Is SA05 JYN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA05 JYN 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 SA05 JYN?
SA05 JYN is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.