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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 99,985 miles on the clock, averaging 5,207 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SO05 OLW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 99,985 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,642 |
| Average per year | 5,207 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO05 OLW |
| 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 OLW
What car is SO05 OLW?
SO05 OLW is an green Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.
What is the mileage of SO05 OLW?
The last recorded mileage for SO05 OLW was 99,985 miles, recorded on 19 Jul 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO05 OLW passed its MOT?
SO05 OLW has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 19 Jul 2022.
Is SO05 OLW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO05 OLW 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 OLW?
SO05 OLW is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.