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SB05 ELL

2005 Volkswagen Golf TDI Sport

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

240,918 mi
Last recorded240,918 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 ELL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf TDI Sport
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 240,918 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 230,734 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 218,287 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 218,235 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 207,211 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 195,648 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 195,506 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 179,873 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 171,306 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 162,317 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf TDI Sport?

Based on 2,927 MOT tests across 676 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
676
On UK Roads
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SB05 ELL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf TDI Sport in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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What year was SB05 ELL registered?

SB05 ELL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf TDI Sport, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is SB05 ELL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB05 ELL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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