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SE05 MHL

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 2000cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 126,958 miles on the clock, averaging 6,652 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for SE05 MHL

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,958
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,652

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading126,958 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,809
Average per year6,652
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SE05 MHL 26k51k77k102k127k '08'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,958 miles
Since last MOT+15,809 miles
PASS
Mileage111,149 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,146 miles
Since last MOT+13,687 miles
PASS
Mileage97,459 miles
Since last MOT+84 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,375 miles
Since last MOT+8,278 miles
PASS
Mileage89,097 miles
Since last MOT+2,792 miles
PASS
Mileage86,305 miles
Since last MOT+5,156 miles
PASS
Mileage81,149 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,149 miles
Since last MOT+3,754 miles
PASS
Mileage77,395 miles
Since last MOT+4,776 miles
PASS
Mileage72,619 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,616 miles
Since last MOT+6,750 miles
PASS
Mileage65,866 miles
Since last MOT+7,090 miles
PASS
Mileage58,776 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,774 miles
Since last MOT+6,214 miles
PASS
Mileage52,560 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,560 miles
Since last MOT+5,352 miles
PASS
Mileage47,208 miles
Since last MOT+6,784 miles
PASS
Mileage40,424 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,424 miles
Since last MOT+6,938 miles
PASS
Mileage33,486 miles
Since last MOT+7,209 miles
PASS
Mileage26,277 miles

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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE05 MHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSE — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SE05 MHL

What car is SE05 MHL?

SE05 MHL is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SE05 MHL?

The last recorded mileage for SE05 MHL was 126,958 miles, recorded on 23 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SE05 MHL passed its MOT?

SE05 MHL has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Sep 2023.

Is SE05 MHL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SE05 MHL 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 SE05 MHL?

SE05 MHL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.