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GF05 SMU

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Blue Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 2000cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 155,740 miles on the clock, averaging 7,912 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GF05 SMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
155,740
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,912

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading155,740 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year7,912
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GF05 SMU 22k56k89k122k156k '08'25'18

Check GF05 SMU

Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,740 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,734 miles
Since last MOT+7,285 miles
PASS
Mileage148,449 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,449 miles
Since last MOT+7,831 miles
PASS
Mileage140,618 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,618 miles
Since last MOT+9,043 miles
PASS
Mileage131,575 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,573 miles
Since last MOT+9,080 miles
PASS
Mileage122,493 miles
Since last MOT+4,802 miles
PASS
Mileage117,691 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,691 miles
Since last MOT+10,381 miles
PASS
Mileage107,310 miles
Since last MOT+7,006 miles
PASS
Mileage100,304 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,304 miles
Since last MOT+6,490 miles
PASS
Mileage93,814 miles
Since last MOT+179 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,635 miles
Since last MOT+6,528 miles
PASS
Mileage87,107 miles
Since last MOT+7,489 miles
PASS
Mileage79,618 miles
Since last MOT+7,032 miles
PASS
Mileage72,586 miles
Since last MOT+6,146 miles
PASS
Mileage66,440 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,440 miles
Since last MOT+7,418 miles
PASS
Mileage59,022 miles
Since last MOT+16,319 miles
PASS
Mileage42,703 miles
Since last MOT+8,663 miles
PASS
Mileage34,040 miles
Since last MOT+11,905 miles
PASS
Mileage22,135 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 SMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGF — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About GF05 SMU

What car is GF05 SMU?

GF05 SMU is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2005.

What is the mileage of GF05 SMU?

The last recorded mileage for GF05 SMU was 155,740 miles, recorded on 26 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF05 SMU passed its MOT?

GF05 SMU has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 26 Mar 2025.

Is GF05 SMU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GF05 SMU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GF05 SMU?

GF05 SMU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.