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SO05 UMV

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 114,278 miles on the clock, averaging 9,016 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SO05 UMV

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,278
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,016

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading114,278 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,016
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SO05 UMV 23k46k68k91k114k '08'18'14

Check SO05 UMV

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,278 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,278 miles
Since last MOT+7,061 miles
PASS
Mileage107,217 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,214 miles
Since last MOT+14,142 miles
PASS
Mileage93,072 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,069 miles
Since last MOT+13,172 miles
PASS
Mileage79,897 miles
Since last MOT+13,411 miles
PASS
Mileage66,486 miles
Since last MOT+11,652 miles
PASS
Mileage54,834 miles
Since last MOT+11,835 miles
PASS
Mileage42,999 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,999 miles
Since last MOT+6,525 miles
PASS
Mileage36,474 miles
Since last MOT+6,946 miles
PASS
Mileage29,528 miles
Since last MOT+6,886 miles
PASS
Mileage22,642 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SO05 UMV

What car is SO05 UMV?

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

What is the mileage of SO05 UMV?

The last recorded mileage for SO05 UMV was 114,278 miles, recorded on 10 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO05 UMV passed its MOT?

SO05 UMV has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 Sep 2018.

Is SO05 UMV ULEZ compliant?

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

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