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SL05 TEO

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourSilver
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 172,544 miles on the clock, averaging 9,922 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL05 TEO

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,544
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
9,922

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading172,544 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,312
Average per year9,922
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL05 TEO 27k64k100k136k173k '08'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,544 miles
Since last MOT+4,312 miles
PASS
Mileage168,232 miles
Since last MOT+6,375 miles
PASS
Mileage161,857 miles
Since last MOT+5,106 miles
PASS
Mileage156,751 miles
Since last MOT+10,371 miles
PASS
Mileage146,380 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,380 miles
Since last MOT+14,144 miles
PASS
Mileage132,236 miles
Since last MOT+8,052 miles
PASS
Mileage124,184 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,184 miles
Since last MOT+15,782 miles
PASS
Mileage108,402 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,402 miles
Since last MOT+12,953 miles
PASS
Mileage95,449 miles
Since last MOT+14,360 miles
PASS
Mileage81,089 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,089 miles
Since last MOT+13,209 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,880 miles
Since last MOT+7,225 miles
PASS
Mileage60,655 miles
Since last MOT+13,071 miles
PASS
Mileage47,584 miles
Since last MOT+5,329 miles
PASS
Mileage42,255 miles
Since last MOT+7,122 miles
PASS
Mileage35,133 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,133 miles
Since last MOT+7,811 miles
PASS
Mileage27,322 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,322 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 TEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SL05 TEO

What car is SL05 TEO?

SL05 TEO is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SL05 TEO?

The last recorded mileage for SL05 TEO was 172,544 miles, recorded on 11 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL05 TEO passed its MOT?

SL05 TEO has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 Jan 2023.

Is SL05 TEO ULEZ compliant?

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

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