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NK05 SMX

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Newcastle, North · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 1968cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 146,922 miles on the clock, averaging 9,064 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NK05 SMX

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,922
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
9,064

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading146,922 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,064
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NK05 SMX 33k62k90k118k147k '08'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,922 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage146,922 miles
Since last MOT+3,857 miles
PASS
Mileage143,065 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,065 miles
Since last MOT+5,883 miles
PASS
Mileage137,182 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,182 miles
Since last MOT+3,643 miles
PASS
Mileage133,539 miles
Since last MOT+5,780 miles
PASS
Mileage127,759 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,759 miles
Since last MOT+16,104 miles
PASS
Mileage111,655 miles
Since last MOT+8,183 miles
PASS
Mileage103,472 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,472 miles
Since last MOT+11,441 miles
PASS
Mileage92,031 miles
Since last MOT+11,586 miles
PASS
Mileage80,445 miles
Since last MOT+10,601 miles
PASS
Mileage69,844 miles
Since last MOT+12,799 miles
PASS
Mileage57,045 miles
Since last MOT+2,672 miles
PASS
Mileage54,373 miles
Since last MOT+9,566 miles
PASS
Mileage44,807 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,801 miles
Since last MOT+11,729 miles
PASS
Mileage33,072 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,072 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 SMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeNK — Newcastle, North
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About NK05 SMX

What car is NK05 SMX?

NK05 SMX is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2005.

What is the mileage of NK05 SMX?

The last recorded mileage for NK05 SMX was 146,922 miles, recorded on 1 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NK05 SMX passed its MOT?

NK05 SMX has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 1 Feb 2021.

Is NK05 SMX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NK05 SMX 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 NK05 SMX?

NK05 SMX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.