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SA55 BYM

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 63,006 miles on the clock, averaging 6,107 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for SA55 BYM

MOT Status
Due date passed
63,006
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
6,107

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading63,006 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,107
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SA55 BYM 32k39k47k55k63k '08'13'11

Check SA55 BYM

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage63,006 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,006 miles
Since last MOT+6,021 miles
PASS
Mileage56,985 miles
Since last MOT+5,798 miles
PASS
Mileage51,187 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,187 miles
Since last MOT+5,931 miles
PASS
Mileage45,256 miles
Since last MOT+6,125 miles
PASS
Mileage39,131 miles
Since last MOT+7,625 miles
PASS
Mileage31,506 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,506 miles

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BUD/BCA

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 BYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SA55 BYM

What car is SA55 BYM?

SA55 BYM is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SA55 BYM?

The last recorded mileage for SA55 BYM was 63,006 miles, recorded on 18 Sep 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA55 BYM passed its MOT?

SA55 BYM has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 18 Sep 2013.

Is SA55 BYM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA55 BYM 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 SA55 BYM?

SA55 BYM is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.