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 Diesel 1968cc has had 2 MOT tests on record, passing 1 and failing once (50% pass rate). It has 85,808 miles on the clock at the last MOT.
MOT & Mileage History for SO05 VRE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
| Latest reading | 85,808 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Mileage consistency | Unknown |
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Full MOT Test History 2 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO05 VRE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About SO05 VRE
What car is SO05 VRE?
SO05 VRE is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.
What is the mileage of SO05 VRE?
The last recorded mileage for SO05 VRE was 85,808 miles, recorded on 28 Jul 2008 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO05 VRE passed its MOT?
SO05 VRE has had 2 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (1 pass, 1 failure). It last passed on 28 Jul 2008.
Is SO05 VRE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO05 VRE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SO05 VRE?
SO05 VRE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.