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SH05 VZN

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 142,693 miles on the clock, averaging 12,532 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for SH05 VZN

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,693
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
12,532

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading142,693 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,532
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SH05 VZN 43k68k93k118k143k '08'16'13

Check SH05 VZN

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,693 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,693 miles
Since last MOT+15,453 miles
PASS
Mileage127,240 miles
Since last MOT+10,114 miles
PASS
Mileage117,126 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,126 miles
Since last MOT+7,158 miles
PASS
Mileage109,968 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,968 miles
Since last MOT+8,372 miles
PASS
Mileage101,596 miles
Since last MOT+11,316 miles
PASS
Mileage90,280 miles
Since last MOT+14,225 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,055 miles
Since last MOT+15,952 miles
PASS
Mileage60,103 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,103 miles
Since last MOT+16,916 miles
PASS
Mileage43,187 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SH05 VZN

What car is SH05 VZN?

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

What is the mileage of SH05 VZN?

The last recorded mileage for SH05 VZN was 142,693 miles, recorded on 2 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH05 VZN passed its MOT?

SH05 VZN has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Jun 2016.

Is SH05 VZN ULEZ compliant?

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

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