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SB55 ETF

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 83,910 miles on the clock, averaging 7,562 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SB55 ETF

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,910
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,562

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading83,910 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,562
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB55 ETF 17k34k50k67k84k '08'17'14

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,910 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,910 miles
Since last MOT+7,224 miles
PASS
Mileage76,686 miles
Since last MOT+135 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,551 miles
Since last MOT+10,895 miles
PASS
Mileage65,656 miles
Since last MOT+94 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,562 miles
Since last MOT+6,961 miles
PASS
Mileage58,601 miles
Since last MOT+7,689 miles
PASS
Mileage50,912 miles
Since last MOT+6,429 miles
PASS
Mileage44,483 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,482 miles
Since last MOT+6,959 miles
PASS
Mileage37,523 miles
Since last MOT+14,049 miles
PASS
Mileage23,474 miles
Since last MOT+1,145 miles
PASS
Mileage22,329 miles
Since last MOT+5,437 miles
PASS
Mileage16,892 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 ETF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SB55 ETF

What car is SB55 ETF?

SB55 ETF is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SB55 ETF?

The last recorded mileage for SB55 ETF was 83,910 miles, recorded on 23 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB55 ETF passed its MOT?

SB55 ETF has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 23 Sep 2017.

Is SB55 ETF ULEZ compliant?

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

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