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 1598cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 92,206 miles on the clock, averaging 3,965 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SO05 GKG
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 92,206 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 3,965 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO05 GKG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About SO05 GKG
What car is SO05 GKG?
SO05 GKG is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.
What is the mileage of SO05 GKG?
The last recorded mileage for SO05 GKG was 92,206 miles, recorded on 31 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO05 GKG passed its MOT?
SO05 GKG has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 31 Dec 2025.
Is SO05 GKG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO05 GKG 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 GKG?
SO05 GKG is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.