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 1390cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 96,572 miles on the clock, averaging 4,455 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for SY05 XDA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 96,572 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,455 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SY05 XDA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About SY05 XDA
What car is SY05 XDA?
SY05 XDA is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Inverness in 2005.
What is the mileage of SY05 XDA?
The last recorded mileage for SY05 XDA was 96,572 miles, recorded on 23 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY05 XDA passed its MOT?
SY05 XDA has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 23 Jun 2017.
Is SY05 XDA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY05 XDA 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 XDA?
SY05 XDA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.