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SW05 BEO

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 6 and failing 8 (43% pass rate). It has 153,043 miles on the clock, averaging 12,523 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SW05 BEO

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,043
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
43%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
12,523

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading153,043 miles
Reading date
Miles last year79
Average per year12,523
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SW05 BEO 62k85k108k130k153k '08'15'12

Check SW05 BEO

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,043 miles
Since last MOT+79 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,964 miles
Since last MOT+10,984 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,980 miles
Since last MOT+524 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,456 miles
Since last MOT+16,633 miles
PASS
Mileage124,823 miles
Since last MOT+235 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,588 miles
Since last MOT+17,879 miles
PASS
Mileage106,709 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,692 miles
Since last MOT+12,400 miles
PASS
Mileage94,292 miles
Since last MOT+118 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,174 miles
Since last MOT+8,549 miles
PASS
Mileage85,625 miles
Since last MOT+6,335 miles
PASS
Mileage79,290 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,289 miles
Since last MOT+16,859 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,430 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 BEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SW05 BEO

What car is SW05 BEO?

SW05 BEO is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2005.

What is the mileage of SW05 BEO?

The last recorded mileage for SW05 BEO was 153,043 miles, recorded on 14 Aug 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW05 BEO passed its MOT?

SW05 BEO has had 14 MOT tests with a 43% pass rate (6 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 14 Aug 2015.

Is SW05 BEO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW05 BEO 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 SW05 BEO?

SW05 BEO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.