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SN05 RXJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 2000cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 124,058 miles on the clock, averaging 6,173 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for SN05 RXJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,058
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,173

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading124,058 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,754
Average per year6,173
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SN05 RXJ 34k56k79k102k124k '08'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,058 miles
Since last MOT+2,754 miles
PASS
Mileage121,304 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,304 miles
Since last MOT+940 miles
PASS
Mileage120,364 miles
Since last MOT+665 miles
PASS
Mileage119,699 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,699 miles
Since last MOT+6,495 miles
PASS
Mileage113,204 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,204 miles
Since last MOT+8,099 miles
PASS
Mileage105,105 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,105 miles
Since last MOT+5,979 miles
PASS
Mileage99,126 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,126 miles
Since last MOT+3,268 miles
PASS
Mileage95,858 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,858 miles
Since last MOT+5,353 miles
PASS
Mileage90,505 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,505 miles
Since last MOT+9,030 miles
PASS
Mileage81,475 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,473 miles
Since last MOT+6,926 miles
PASS
Mileage74,547 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,547 miles
Since last MOT+7,375 miles
PASS
Mileage67,172 miles
Since last MOT+8,953 miles
PASS
Mileage58,219 miles
Since last MOT+12,483 miles
PASS
Mileage45,736 miles
Since last MOT+11,826 miles
PASS
Mileage33,910 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 RXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSN — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SN05 RXJ

What car is SN05 RXJ?

SN05 RXJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SN05 RXJ?

The last recorded mileage for SN05 RXJ was 124,058 miles, recorded on 6 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SN05 RXJ passed its MOT?

SN05 RXJ has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 6 Jan 2023.

Is SN05 RXJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SN05 RXJ 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 SN05 RXJ?

SN05 RXJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.