Vehicle summary
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 119,555 miles on the clock, averaging 7,732 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for SL05 HHR
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 119,555 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,732 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SL05 HHR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About SL05 HHR
What car is SL05 HHR?
SL05 HHR is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.
What is the mileage of SL05 HHR?
The last recorded mileage for SL05 HHR was 119,555 miles, recorded on 9 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL05 HHR passed its MOT?
SL05 HHR has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 9 Aug 2022.
Is SL05 HHR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL05 HHR 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 SL05 HHR?
SL05 HHR is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.