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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 69,852 miles on the clock, averaging 3,668 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SW05 VLK
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 69,852 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 3,668 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SW05 VLK |
| 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 VLK
What car is SW05 VLK?
SW05 VLK is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2005.
What is the mileage of SW05 VLK?
The last recorded mileage for SW05 VLK was 69,852 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW05 VLK passed its MOT?
SW05 VLK has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Jan 2023.
Is SW05 VLK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW05 VLK 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 VLK?
SW05 VLK is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.