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SH05 EBG

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 3 (57% pass rate). It has 114,821 miles on the clock, averaging 7,724 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for SH05 EBG

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,821
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2008
57%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
7,724

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading114,821 miles
Reading date
Miles last year79
Average per year7,724
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH05 EBG 26k48k71k93k115k '08'19'18

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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,821 miles
Since last MOT+79 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,742 miles
Since last MOT+3,654 miles
PASS
Mileage111,088 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,042 miles
Since last MOT+66,812 miles
PASS
Mileage44,230 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,230 miles
Since last MOT+17,950 miles
PASS
Mileage26,280 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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BUD/BCA

Internal breakdown causes misfire on specific cylinders.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 EBG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SH05 EBG

What car is SH05 EBG?

SH05 EBG is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SH05 EBG?

The last recorded mileage for SH05 EBG was 114,821 miles, recorded on 2 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH05 EBG passed its MOT?

SH05 EBG has had 7 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (4 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Oct 2019.

Is SH05 EBG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH05 EBG 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 SH05 EBG?

SH05 EBG is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.