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SA55 KUS

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1900cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1900cc
ColourSilver
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 1900cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 160,376 miles on the clock, averaging 8,058 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.

MOT & Mileage History for SA55 KUS

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,376
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2008
62%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
8,058

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 reading160,376 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,058
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA55 KUS 36k67k98k129k160k '08'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,376 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,376 miles
Since last MOT+4,230 miles
PASS
Mileage156,146 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,146 miles
Since last MOT+3,788 miles
PASS
Mileage152,358 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,358 miles
Since last MOT+7,145 miles
PASS
Mileage145,213 miles
Since last MOT+12,783 miles
PASS
Mileage132,430 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,425 miles
Since last MOT+19,450 miles
PASS
Mileage112,975 miles
Since last MOT+3,786 miles
PASS
Mileage109,189 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,189 miles
Since last MOT+5,760 miles
PASS
Mileage103,429 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,427 miles
Since last MOT+5,961 miles
PASS
Mileage97,466 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,466 miles
Since last MOT+5,622 miles
PASS
Mileage91,844 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,844 miles
Since last MOT+7,115 miles
PASS
Mileage84,729 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,729 miles
Since last MOT+7,851 miles
PASS
Mileage76,878 miles
Since last MOT+13,780 miles
PASS
Mileage63,098 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,098 miles
Since last MOT+4,284 miles
PASS
Mileage58,814 miles
Since last MOT+11,530 miles
PASS
Mileage47,284 miles
Since last MOT+11,002 miles
PASS
Mileage36,282 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil

The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 KUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SA55 KUS

What car is SA55 KUS?

SA55 KUS is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SA55 KUS?

The last recorded mileage for SA55 KUS was 160,376 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA55 KUS passed its MOT?

SA55 KUS has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 1 Nov 2023.

Is SA55 KUS ULEZ compliant?

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

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