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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 60,838 miles on the clock, averaging 5,597 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SY05 XWA
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 60,838 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,597 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SY05 XWA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| 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 XWA
What car is SY05 XWA?
SY05 XWA is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Inverness in 2005.
What is the mileage of SY05 XWA?
The last recorded mileage for SY05 XWA was 60,838 miles, recorded on 16 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY05 XWA passed its MOT?
SY05 XWA has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Sep 2016.
Is SY05 XWA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY05 XWA 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 XWA?
SY05 XWA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.