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 2000cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 155,133 miles on the clock, averaging 11,707 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SW05 BFO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 155,133 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 16,355 |
| Average per year | 11,707 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SW05 BFO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2000cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About SW05 BFO
What car is SW05 BFO?
SW05 BFO is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2005.
What is the mileage of SW05 BFO?
The last recorded mileage for SW05 BFO was 155,133 miles, recorded on 5 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW05 BFO passed its MOT?
SW05 BFO has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Dec 2017.
Is SW05 BFO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW05 BFO 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 SW05 BFO?
SW05 BFO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.