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 Diesel 2000cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 111,241 miles on the clock, averaging 8,499 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SO05 BUU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 111,241 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 14,426 |
| Average per year | 8,499 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO05 BUU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2000cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About SO05 BUU
What car is SO05 BUU?
SO05 BUU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.
What is the mileage of SO05 BUU?
The last recorded mileage for SO05 BUU was 111,241 miles, recorded on 19 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO05 BUU passed its MOT?
SO05 BUU has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 19 Jul 2016.
Is SO05 BUU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO05 BUU 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 SO05 BUU?
SO05 BUU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.