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 1390cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 69,787 miles on the clock, averaging 4,347 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for SA05 UPM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 69,787 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,347 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SA05 UPM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SA — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About SA05 UPM
What car is SA05 UPM?
SA05 UPM is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.
What is the mileage of SA05 UPM?
The last recorded mileage for SA05 UPM was 69,787 miles, recorded on 20 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SA05 UPM passed its MOT?
SA05 UPM has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Mar 2019.
Is SA05 UPM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA05 UPM 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 UPM?
SA05 UPM is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.