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SH05 LJF

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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 2 (71% pass rate). It has 115,830 miles on the clock, averaging 13,984 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SH05 LJF

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,830
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
13,984

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading115,830 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year13,984
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH05 LJF 63k76k89k103k116k '08'12'10

Check SH05 LJF

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,830 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,826 miles
Since last MOT+4,760 miles
PASS
Mileage111,066 miles
Since last MOT+17,504 miles
PASS
Mileage93,562 miles
Since last MOT+14,872 miles
PASS
Mileage78,690 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,687 miles
Since last MOT+16,080 miles
PASS
Mileage62,607 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 LJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SH05 LJF

What car is SH05 LJF?

SH05 LJF is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SH05 LJF?

The last recorded mileage for SH05 LJF was 115,830 miles, recorded on 10 Oct 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH05 LJF passed its MOT?

SH05 LJF has had 7 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (5 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 10 Oct 2012.

Is SH05 LJF ULEZ compliant?

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

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