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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 108,590 miles on the clock, averaging 5,387 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SO05 UMW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 108,590 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9 |
| Average per year | 5,387 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO05 UMW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 UMW
What car is SO05 UMW?
SO05 UMW is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.
What is the mileage of SO05 UMW?
The last recorded mileage for SO05 UMW was 108,590 miles, recorded on 24 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO05 UMW passed its MOT?
SO05 UMW has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 24 Nov 2021.
Is SO05 UMW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO05 UMW 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 UMW?
SO05 UMW is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.