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SB05 BDE

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 2000cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 176,414 miles on the clock, averaging 10,338 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SB05 BDE

MOT Status
Due date passed
176,414
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2009
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
10,338

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading176,414 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18,853
Average per year10,338
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB05 BDE 45k78k111k144k176k '09'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage176,414 miles
Since last MOT+18,853 miles
PASS
Mileage157,561 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,559 miles
Since last MOT+12,737 miles
PASS
Mileage144,822 miles
Since last MOT+10,721 miles
PASS
Mileage134,101 miles
Since last MOT+5,000 miles
PASS
Mileage129,101 miles
Since last MOT+4,698 miles
PASS
Mileage124,403 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,401 miles
Since last MOT+1,006 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,395 miles
Since last MOT+16,035 miles
PASS
Mileage107,360 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,360 miles
Since last MOT+14,105 miles
PASS
Mileage93,255 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,221 miles
Since last MOT+9,471 miles
PASS
Mileage83,750 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,745 miles
Since last MOT+9,636 miles
PASS
Mileage74,109 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,109 miles
Since last MOT+14,175 miles
PASS
Mileage59,934 miles
Since last MOT+14,899 miles
PASS
Mileage45,035 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 BDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SB05 BDE

What car is SB05 BDE?

SB05 BDE is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SB05 BDE?

The last recorded mileage for SB05 BDE was 176,414 miles, recorded on 18 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB05 BDE passed its MOT?

SB05 BDE has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 18 Feb 2022.

Is SB05 BDE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB05 BDE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SB05 BDE?

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