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SB05 FOU

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourBlack
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 77,846 miles on the clock, averaging 3,228 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SB05 FOU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
77,846
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
86%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
3,228

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading77,846 miles
Reading date
Miles last year893
Average per year3,228
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB05 FOU 20k35k49k63k78k '08'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,846 miles
Since last MOT+893 miles
PASS
Mileage76,953 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,949 miles
Since last MOT+1,555 miles
PASS
Mileage75,394 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,390 miles
Since last MOT+1,296 miles
PASS
Mileage74,094 miles
Since last MOT+1,286 miles
PASS
Mileage72,808 miles
Since last MOT+2,328 miles
PASS
Mileage70,480 miles
Since last MOT+1,250 miles
PASS
Mileage69,230 miles
Since last MOT+1,129 miles
PASS
Mileage68,101 miles
Since last MOT+977 miles
PASS
Mileage67,124 miles
Since last MOT+996 miles
PASS
Mileage66,128 miles
Since last MOT+2,581 miles
PASS
Mileage63,547 miles
Since last MOT+2,683 miles
PASS
Mileage60,864 miles
Since last MOT+3,762 miles
PASS
Mileage57,102 miles
Since last MOT+6,855 miles
PASS
Mileage50,247 miles
Since last MOT+6,463 miles
PASS
Mileage43,784 miles
Since last MOT+5,336 miles
PASS
Mileage38,448 miles
Since last MOT+5,582 miles
PASS
Mileage32,866 miles
Since last MOT+5,134 miles
PASS
Mileage27,732 miles
Since last MOT+7,549 miles
PASS
Mileage20,183 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,183 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SB05 FOU

What car is SB05 FOU?

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

What is the mileage of SB05 FOU?

The last recorded mileage for SB05 FOU was 77,846 miles, recorded on 14 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB05 FOU passed its MOT?

SB05 FOU has had 22 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (19 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 14 Apr 2026.

Is SB05 FOU ULEZ compliant?

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

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