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SA05 RFY

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Green Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 121,457 miles on the clock, averaging 7,528 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SA05 RFY

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,457
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,528

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading121,457 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,528
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SA05 RFY 22k47k72k97k121k '08'21'17

Check SA05 RFY

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,457 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,457 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,425 miles
Since last MOT+469 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,956 miles
Since last MOT+10,440 miles
PASS
Mileage110,516 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,505 miles
Since last MOT+6,597 miles
PASS
Mileage103,908 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,907 miles
Since last MOT+7,972 miles
PASS
Mileage95,935 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,935 miles
Since last MOT+6,925 miles
PASS
Mileage89,010 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,010 miles
Since last MOT+7,874 miles
PASS
Mileage81,136 miles
Since last MOT+8,865 miles
PASS
Mileage72,271 miles
Since last MOT+10,131 miles
PASS
Mileage62,140 miles
Since last MOT+6,358 miles
PASS
Mileage55,782 miles
Since last MOT+6,735 miles
PASS
Mileage49,047 miles
Since last MOT+5,848 miles
PASS
Mileage43,199 miles
Since last MOT+4,044 miles
PASS
Mileage39,155 miles
Since last MOT+7,530 miles
PASS
Mileage31,625 miles
Since last MOT+9,451 miles
PASS
Mileage22,174 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 RFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SA05 RFY

What car is SA05 RFY?

SA05 RFY is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SA05 RFY?

The last recorded mileage for SA05 RFY was 121,457 miles, recorded on 21 May 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA05 RFY passed its MOT?

SA05 RFY has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 21 May 2021.

Is SA05 RFY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA05 RFY 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 RFY?

SA05 RFY is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.