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 1896cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 194,279 miles on the clock, averaging 10,110 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.
MOT & Mileage History for SW05 BHU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 194,279 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 14,167 |
| Average per year | 10,110 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil
The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SW05 BHU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About SW05 BHU
What car is SW05 BHU?
SW05 BHU is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2005.
What is the mileage of SW05 BHU?
The last recorded mileage for SW05 BHU was 194,279 miles, recorded on 16 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW05 BHU passed its MOT?
SW05 BHU has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 16 Apr 2019.
Is SW05 BHU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW05 BHU 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 BHU?
SW05 BHU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.