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 1600cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 118,033 miles on the clock, averaging 7,304 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SW05 BFA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 118,033 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 55 |
| Average per year | 7,304 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SW05 BFA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1600cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About SW05 BFA
What car is SW05 BFA?
SW05 BFA is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2005.
What is the mileage of SW05 BFA?
The last recorded mileage for SW05 BFA was 118,033 miles, recorded on 13 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW05 BFA passed its MOT?
SW05 BFA has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 13 Oct 2020.
Is SW05 BFA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW05 BFA 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 BFA?
SW05 BFA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.