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SO05 BEY

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourBlack
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 128,612 miles on the clock, averaging 6,083 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 SO05 BEY

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,612
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,083

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 reading128,612 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,473
Average per year6,083
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO05 BEY 24k50k76k102k129k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,612 miles
Since last MOT+5,473 miles
PASS
Mileage123,139 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,138 miles
Since last MOT+3,916 miles
PASS
Mileage119,222 miles
Since last MOT+4,074 miles
PASS
Mileage115,148 miles
Since last MOT+4,176 miles
PASS
Mileage110,972 miles
Since last MOT+6,731 miles
PASS
Mileage104,241 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,241 miles
Since last MOT+8,408 miles
PASS
Mileage95,833 miles
Since last MOT+11,499 miles
PASS
Mileage84,334 miles
Since last MOT+8,587 miles
PASS
Mileage75,747 miles
Since last MOT+6,565 miles
PASS
Mileage69,182 miles
PASS
Mileage135,328 miles
Since last MOT+80,856 miles
PASS
Mileage54,472 miles
Since last MOT+5,301 miles
PASS
Mileage49,171 miles
Since last MOT+4,937 miles
PASS
Mileage44,234 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,234 miles
Since last MOT+2,639 miles
PASS
Mileage41,595 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,595 miles
Since last MOT+5,893 miles
PASS
Mileage35,702 miles
Since last MOT+5,578 miles
PASS
Mileage30,124 miles
Since last MOT+6,348 miles
PASS
Mileage23,776 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 BEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SO05 BEY

What car is SO05 BEY?

SO05 BEY is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SO05 BEY?

The last recorded mileage for SO05 BEY was 128,612 miles, recorded on 3 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO05 BEY passed its MOT?

SO05 BEY has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Sep 2025.

Is SO05 BEY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO05 BEY 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 SO05 BEY?

SO05 BEY is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.