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 1598cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 10 (64% pass rate). It has 97,401 miles on the clock, averaging 4,339 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SW05 EWS
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 97,401 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,941 |
| Average per year | 4,339 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SW05 EWS |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About SW05 EWS
What car is SW05 EWS?
SW05 EWS is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2005.
What is the mileage of SW05 EWS?
The last recorded mileage for SW05 EWS was 97,401 miles, recorded on 13 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW05 EWS passed its MOT?
SW05 EWS has had 28 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (18 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 13 Oct 2025.
Is SW05 EWS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW05 EWS 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 EWS?
SW05 EWS is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.