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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 115,990 miles on the clock, averaging 5,948 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SO05 EWR
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 115,990 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,303 |
| Average per year | 5,948 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO05 EWR |
| 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 EWR
What car is SO05 EWR?
SO05 EWR is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.
What is the mileage of SO05 EWR?
The last recorded mileage for SO05 EWR was 115,990 miles, recorded on 27 Jun 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO05 EWR passed its MOT?
SO05 EWR has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 27 Jun 2024.
Is SO05 EWR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO05 EWR 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 EWR?
SO05 EWR is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.