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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 94,202 miles on the clock, averaging 8,052 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for SB05 BCU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 94,202 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,489 |
| Average per year | 8,052 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SB05 BCU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SB — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About SB05 BCU
What car is SB05 BCU?
SB05 BCU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.
What is the mileage of SB05 BCU?
The last recorded mileage for SB05 BCU was 94,202 miles, recorded on 29 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SB05 BCU passed its MOT?
SB05 BCU has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 Mar 2017.
Is SB05 BCU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB05 BCU 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 BCU?
SB05 BCU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.