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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 169,786 miles on the clock, averaging 10,623 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SW05 BFU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 169,786 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 10,623 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SW05 BFU |
| 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 BFU
What car is SW05 BFU?
SW05 BFU is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2005.
What is the mileage of SW05 BFU?
The last recorded mileage for SW05 BFU was 169,786 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW05 BFU passed its MOT?
SW05 BFU has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Sep 2020.
Is SW05 BFU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW05 BFU 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 BFU?
SW05 BFU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.