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SH05 GWP

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 120,942 miles on the clock, averaging 5,147 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SH05 GWP

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
120,942
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,147

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 reading120,942 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,147
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH05 GWP 31k53k76k98k121k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,942 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,942 miles
Since last MOT+971 miles
PASS
Mileage119,971 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,955 miles
Since last MOT+836 miles
PASS
Mileage119,119 miles
Since last MOT+1,472 miles
PASS
Mileage117,647 miles
Since last MOT+1,840 miles
PASS
Mileage115,807 miles
Since last MOT+1,853 miles
PASS
Mileage113,954 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,941 miles
Since last MOT+24,996 miles
PASS
Mileage88,945 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,945 miles
Since last MOT+15,454 miles
PASS
Mileage73,491 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,491 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage69,044 miles
Since last MOT+2,421 miles
PASS
Mileage66,623 miles
Since last MOT+6,175 miles
PASS
Mileage60,448 miles
Since last MOT+3,544 miles
PASS
Mileage56,904 miles
Since last MOT+3,408 miles
PASS
Mileage53,496 miles
Since last MOT+6,223 miles
PASS
Mileage47,273 miles
Since last MOT+1,580 miles
PASS
Mileage45,693 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,687 miles
Since last MOT+5,363 miles
PASS
Mileage40,324 miles
Since last MOT+9,504 miles
PASS
Mileage30,820 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,820 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 GWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SH05 GWP

What car is SH05 GWP?

SH05 GWP is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SH05 GWP?

The last recorded mileage for SH05 GWP was 120,942 miles, recorded on 22 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH05 GWP passed its MOT?

SH05 GWP has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 22 Nov 2025.

Is SH05 GWP ULEZ compliant?

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

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