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SH05 UTF

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Beige Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBeige
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 1968cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 124,074 miles on the clock, averaging 6,350 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SH05 UTF

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,074
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
89%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,350

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 reading124,074 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,350
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH05 UTF 18k44k71k98k124k '08'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,074 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,074 miles
Since last MOT+7,332 miles
PASS
Mileage116,742 miles
Since last MOT+5,603 miles
PASS
Mileage111,139 miles
Since last MOT+8,135 miles
PASS
Mileage103,004 miles
Since last MOT+4,918 miles
PASS
Mileage98,086 miles
Since last MOT+2,573 miles
PASS
Mileage95,513 miles
Since last MOT+3,893 miles
PASS
Mileage91,620 miles
Since last MOT+4,366 miles
PASS
Mileage87,254 miles
Since last MOT+5,244 miles
PASS
Mileage82,010 miles
Since last MOT+4,760 miles
PASS
Mileage77,250 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,250 miles
Since last MOT+7,188 miles
PASS
Mileage70,062 miles
Since last MOT+8,234 miles
PASS
Mileage61,828 miles
Since last MOT+7,266 miles
PASS
Mileage54,562 miles
Since last MOT+8,871 miles
PASS
Mileage45,691 miles
Since last MOT+8,085 miles
PASS
Mileage37,606 miles
Since last MOT+7,105 miles
PASS
Mileage30,501 miles
Since last MOT+12,691 miles
PASS
Mileage17,810 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 UTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SH05 UTF

What car is SH05 UTF?

SH05 UTF is an beige Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SH05 UTF?

The last recorded mileage for SH05 UTF was 124,074 miles, recorded on 11 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH05 UTF passed its MOT?

SH05 UTF has had 19 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (17 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 11 Dec 2024.

Is SH05 UTF ULEZ compliant?

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

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