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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 129,489 miles on the clock, averaging 6,194 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for SY05 XLC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 129,489 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,864 |
| Average per year | 6,194 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SY05 XLC |
| 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 XLC
What car is SY05 XLC?
SY05 XLC is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Inverness in 2005.
What is the mileage of SY05 XLC?
The last recorded mileage for SY05 XLC was 129,489 miles, recorded on 25 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY05 XLC passed its MOT?
SY05 XLC has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 25 Aug 2023.
Is SY05 XLC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY05 XLC 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 XLC?
SY05 XLC is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.