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 8 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 48,196 miles on the clock, averaging 3,275 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SO05 BWA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 48,196 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,517 |
| Average per year | 3,275 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO05 BWA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 BWA
What car is SO05 BWA?
SO05 BWA is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.
What is the mileage of SO05 BWA?
The last recorded mileage for SO05 BWA was 48,196 miles, recorded on 21 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO05 BWA passed its MOT?
SO05 BWA has had 8 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (8 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 21 Sep 2015.
Is SO05 BWA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO05 BWA 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 BWA?
SO05 BWA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.