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SL05 OHJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 63,523 miles on the clock, averaging 2,769 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for SL05 OHJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
63,523
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
86%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
2,769

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading63,523 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,186
Average per year2,769
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL05 OHJ 13k26k38k51k64k '08'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage63,523 miles
Since last MOT+3,186 miles
PASS
Mileage60,337 miles
Since last MOT+2,351 miles
PASS
Mileage57,986 miles
Since last MOT+3,278 miles
PASS
Mileage54,708 miles
Since last MOT+3,794 miles
PASS
Mileage50,914 miles
Since last MOT+5,346 miles
PASS
Mileage45,568 miles
Since last MOT+3,317 miles
PASS
Mileage42,251 miles
Since last MOT+2,361 miles
PASS
Mileage39,890 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,886 miles
Since last MOT+2,259 miles
PASS
Mileage37,627 miles
Since last MOT+1,579 miles
PASS
Mileage36,048 miles
Since last MOT+2,693 miles
PASS
Mileage33,355 miles
Since last MOT+1,974 miles
PASS
Mileage31,381 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,381 miles
Since last MOT+1,530 miles
PASS
Mileage29,851 miles
Since last MOT+1,471 miles
PASS
Mileage28,380 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,380 miles
Since last MOT+1,606 miles
PASS
Mileage26,774 miles
Since last MOT+2,348 miles
PASS
Mileage24,426 miles
Since last MOT+2,205 miles
PASS
Mileage22,221 miles
Since last MOT+3,999 miles
PASS
Mileage18,222 miles
Since last MOT+4,916 miles
PASS
Mileage13,306 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 OHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SL05 OHJ

What car is SL05 OHJ?

SL05 OHJ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SL05 OHJ?

The last recorded mileage for SL05 OHJ was 63,523 miles, recorded on 15 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL05 OHJ passed its MOT?

SL05 OHJ has had 22 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (19 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 May 2026.

Is SL05 OHJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL05 OHJ 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 OHJ?

SL05 OHJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.