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SY05 AOG

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Red Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1984cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 127,423 miles on the clock, averaging 5,862 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for SY05 AOG

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,423
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,862

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading127,423 miles
Reading date
Miles last year31
Average per year5,862
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY05 AOG 29k54k78k103k127k '08'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,423 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,392 miles
Since last MOT+4,526 miles
PASS
Mileage122,866 miles
Since last MOT+6,348 miles
PASS
Mileage116,518 miles
Since last MOT+1,496 miles
PASS
Mileage115,022 miles
Since last MOT+3,909 miles
PASS
Mileage111,113 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,113 miles
Since last MOT+4,108 miles
PASS
Mileage107,005 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,005 miles
Since last MOT+3,745 miles
PASS
Mileage103,260 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,260 miles
Since last MOT+4,964 miles
PASS
Mileage98,296 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,296 miles
Since last MOT+8,481 miles
PASS
Mileage89,815 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,815 miles
Since last MOT+6,948 miles
PASS
Mileage82,867 miles
Since last MOT+6,515 miles
PASS
Mileage76,352 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,352 miles
Since last MOT+6,688 miles
PASS
Mileage69,664 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,664 miles
Since last MOT+2,548 miles
PASS
Mileage67,116 miles
Since last MOT+12,620 miles
PASS
Mileage54,496 miles
Since last MOT+8,381 miles
PASS
Mileage46,115 miles
Since last MOT+8,725 miles
PASS
Mileage37,390 miles
Since last MOT+8,011 miles
PASS
Mileage29,379 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 AOG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SY05 AOG

What car is SY05 AOG?

SY05 AOG is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Inverness in 2005.

What is the mileage of SY05 AOG?

The last recorded mileage for SY05 AOG was 127,423 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY05 AOG passed its MOT?

SY05 AOG has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 18 Nov 2024.

Is SY05 AOG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY05 AOG 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 SY05 AOG?

SY05 AOG is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.