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SB05 ACF

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 175,384 miles on the clock, averaging 8,558 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for SB05 ACF

MOT Status
Due date passed
175,384
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
8,558

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading175,384 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,843
Average per year8,558
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB05 ACF 33k69k104k140k175k '08'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage175,384 miles
Since last MOT+3,843 miles
PASS
Mileage171,541 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,526 miles
Since last MOT+5,233 miles
PASS
Mileage166,293 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,293 miles
Since last MOT+13,338 miles
PASS
Mileage152,955 miles
Since last MOT+6,176 miles
PASS
Mileage146,779 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,779 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
PASS
Mileage146,775 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,769 miles
Since last MOT+8,056 miles
PASS
Mileage138,713 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,713 miles
Since last MOT+14,288 miles
PASS
Mileage124,425 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,425 miles
Since last MOT+12,211 miles
PASS
Mileage112,214 miles
Since last MOT+17,253 miles
PASS
Mileage94,961 miles
Since last MOT+14,722 miles
PASS
Mileage80,239 miles
Since last MOT+12,041 miles
PASS
Mileage68,198 miles
Since last MOT+96 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,102 miles
Since last MOT+10,673 miles
PASS
Mileage57,429 miles
Since last MOT+13,764 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,665 miles
Since last MOT+2,182 miles
PASS
Mileage41,483 miles
Since last MOT+3,960 miles
PASS
Mileage37,523 miles
Since last MOT+4,599 miles
PASS
Mileage32,924 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,924 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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BUD/BCA

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 ACF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SB05 ACF

What car is SB05 ACF?

SB05 ACF is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SB05 ACF?

The last recorded mileage for SB05 ACF was 175,384 miles, recorded on 6 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB05 ACF passed its MOT?

SB05 ACF has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 6 Jan 2025.

Is SB05 ACF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB05 ACF 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 SB05 ACF?

SB05 ACF is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.