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 1600cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 78,797 miles on the clock, averaging 5,399 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SO05 BTX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 78,797 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 15,177 |
| Average per year | 5,399 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO05 BTX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1600cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About SO05 BTX
What car is SO05 BTX?
SO05 BTX is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.
What is the mileage of SO05 BTX?
The last recorded mileage for SO05 BTX was 78,797 miles, recorded on 17 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO05 BTX passed its MOT?
SO05 BTX has had 15 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (14 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 17 Dec 2021.
Is SO05 BTX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO05 BTX 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 BTX?
SO05 BTX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.