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 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 192,888 miles on the clock, averaging 11,399 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.
MOT & Mileage History for SO05 VSA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 192,888 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 11,399 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil
The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO05 VSA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About SO05 VSA
What car is SO05 VSA?
SO05 VSA is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.
What is the mileage of SO05 VSA?
The last recorded mileage for SO05 VSA was 192,888 miles, recorded on 9 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO05 VSA passed its MOT?
SO05 VSA has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Feb 2023.
Is SO05 VSA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO05 VSA 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 VSA?
SO05 VSA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.