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SA55 VBJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 81,476 miles on the clock, averaging 4,582 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for SA55 VBJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,476
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,582

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

Low mileage
Latest reading81,476 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,582
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA55 VBJ 14k31k48k65k81k '08'23'17

Check SA55 VBJ

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,476 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,476 miles
Since last MOT+4,232 miles
PASS
Mileage77,244 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,244 miles
Since last MOT+4,366 miles
PASS
Mileage72,878 miles
Since last MOT+2,376 miles
PASS
Mileage70,502 miles
Since last MOT+2,612 miles
PASS
Mileage67,890 miles
Since last MOT+2,843 miles
PASS
Mileage65,047 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,047 miles
Since last MOT+3,077 miles
PASS
Mileage61,970 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,970 miles
Since last MOT+1,710 miles
PASS
Mileage60,260 miles
Since last MOT+3,854 miles
PASS
Mileage56,406 miles
Since last MOT+4,610 miles
PASS
Mileage51,796 miles
Since last MOT+3,543 miles
PASS
Mileage48,253 miles
Since last MOT+6,838 miles
PASS
Mileage41,415 miles
Since last MOT+7,218 miles
PASS
Mileage34,197 miles
Since last MOT+9,096 miles
PASS
Mileage25,101 miles
Since last MOT+10,703 miles
PASS
Mileage14,398 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SA55 VBJ

What car is SA55 VBJ?

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

What is the mileage of SA55 VBJ?

The last recorded mileage for SA55 VBJ was 81,476 miles, recorded on 6 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA55 VBJ passed its MOT?

SA55 VBJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Jun 2023.

Is SA55 VBJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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