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 1600cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 145,836 miles on the clock, averaging 9,725 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SY05 XLG
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 145,836 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 13,206 |
| Average per year | 9,725 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SY05 XLG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1600cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About SY05 XLG
What car is SY05 XLG?
SY05 XLG is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Inverness in 2005.
What is the mileage of SY05 XLG?
The last recorded mileage for SY05 XLG was 145,836 miles, recorded on 27 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY05 XLG passed its MOT?
SY05 XLG has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 27 Sep 2019.
Is SY05 XLG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY05 XLG 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 XLG?
SY05 XLG is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.