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SO05 OLT

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 9 (68% pass rate). It has 91,023 miles on the clock, averaging 4,483 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SO05 OLT

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
91,023
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 9 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
4,483

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading91,023 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year4,483
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO05 OLT 12k32k52k71k91k '08'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,023 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,020 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,969 miles
Since last MOT+4,287 miles
PASS
Mileage86,682 miles
Since last MOT+3,785 miles
PASS
Mileage82,897 miles
Since last MOT+1,507 miles
PASS
Mileage81,390 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,344 miles
Since last MOT+2,290 miles
PASS
Mileage79,054 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,039 miles
Since last MOT+2,649 miles
PASS
Mileage76,390 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,389 miles
Since last MOT+223 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,166 miles
Since last MOT+4,487 miles
PASS
Mileage71,679 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,679 miles
Since last MOT+5,565 miles
PASS
Mileage66,114 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,114 miles
Since last MOT+6,373 miles
PASS
Mileage59,741 miles
Since last MOT+5,679 miles
PASS
Mileage54,062 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,062 miles
Since last MOT+5,208 miles
PASS
Mileage48,854 miles
Since last MOT+3,238 miles
PASS
Mileage45,616 miles
Since last MOT+4,613 miles
PASS
Mileage41,003 miles
Since last MOT+977 miles
PASS
Mileage40,026 miles
Since last MOT+5,364 miles
PASS
Mileage34,662 miles
Since last MOT+5,388 miles
PASS
Mileage29,274 miles
Since last MOT+5,497 miles
PASS
Mileage23,777 miles
Since last MOT+5,627 miles
PASS
Mileage18,150 miles
Since last MOT+5,803 miles
PASS
Mileage12,347 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 OLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SO05 OLT

What car is SO05 OLT?

SO05 OLT is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SO05 OLT?

The last recorded mileage for SO05 OLT was 91,023 miles, recorded on 8 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO05 OLT passed its MOT?

SO05 OLT has had 28 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (19 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 8 Dec 2025.

Is SO05 OLT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO05 OLT 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 OLT?

SO05 OLT is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.