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 1400cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 161,263 miles on the clock, averaging 8,216 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for SO05 YKA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 161,263 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,478 |
| Average per year | 8,216 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO05 YKA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1400cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About SO05 YKA
What car is SO05 YKA?
SO05 YKA is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.
What is the mileage of SO05 YKA?
The last recorded mileage for SO05 YKA was 161,263 miles, recorded on 23 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO05 YKA passed its MOT?
SO05 YKA has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 23 Sep 2025.
Is SO05 YKA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO05 YKA 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 YKA?
SO05 YKA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.