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SB55 EPY

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 97,755 miles on the clock, averaging 5,458 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for SB55 EPY

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,755
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,458

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading97,755 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,458
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB55 EPY 27k45k63k80k98k '08'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,755 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,755 miles
Since last MOT+5,234 miles
PASS
Mileage92,521 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,521 miles
Since last MOT+4,192 miles
PASS
Mileage88,329 miles
Since last MOT+6,781 miles
PASS
Mileage81,548 miles
Since last MOT+5,001 miles
PASS
Mileage76,547 miles
Since last MOT+736 miles
PASS
Mileage75,811 miles
Since last MOT+4,070 miles
PASS
Mileage71,741 miles
Since last MOT+5,731 miles
PASS
Mileage66,010 miles
Since last MOT+7,791 miles
PASS
Mileage58,219 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,219 miles
Since last MOT+7,997 miles
PASS
Mileage50,222 miles
Since last MOT+3,666 miles
PASS
Mileage46,556 miles
Since last MOT+4,461 miles
PASS
Mileage42,095 miles
Since last MOT+5,131 miles
PASS
Mileage36,964 miles
Since last MOT+9,575 miles
PASS
Mileage27,389 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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BUD/BCA

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 EPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SB55 EPY

What car is SB55 EPY?

SB55 EPY is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SB55 EPY?

The last recorded mileage for SB55 EPY was 97,755 miles, recorded on 20 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB55 EPY passed its MOT?

SB55 EPY has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Oct 2021.

Is SB55 EPY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB55 EPY 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 SB55 EPY?

SB55 EPY is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.