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 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 91,011 miles on the clock, averaging 5,503 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SL05 VLB
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 91,011 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,432 |
| Average per year | 5,503 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SL05 VLB |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About SL05 VLB
What car is SL05 VLB?
SL05 VLB is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.
What is the mileage of SL05 VLB?
The last recorded mileage for SL05 VLB was 91,011 miles, recorded on 30 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL05 VLB passed its MOT?
SL05 VLB has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 30 Sep 2020.
Is SL05 VLB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL05 VLB 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 VLB?
SL05 VLB is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.