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 1896cc has had 5 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing 2 (60% pass rate). It has 147,701 miles on the clock, averaging 6,739 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SA05 MTE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 147,701 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 14,964 |
| Average per year | 6,739 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SA05 MTE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| 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 MTE
What car is SA05 MTE?
SA05 MTE is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.
What is the mileage of SA05 MTE?
The last recorded mileage for SA05 MTE was 147,701 miles, recorded on 7 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SA05 MTE passed its MOT?
SA05 MTE has had 5 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (3 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 7 Sep 2021.
Is SA05 MTE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA05 MTE 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 SA05 MTE?
SA05 MTE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.