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SD55 ELJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourBlack
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 1600cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 90,932 miles on the clock, averaging 5,324 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SD55 ELJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,932
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,324

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 reading90,932 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,461
Average per year5,324
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SD55 ELJ 15k34k53k72k91k '08'22'17

Check SD55 ELJ

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,932 miles
Since last MOT+11,461 miles
PASS
Mileage79,471 miles
Since last MOT+9,134 miles
PASS
Mileage70,337 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,337 miles
Since last MOT+7,095 miles
PASS
Mileage63,242 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,240 miles
Since last MOT+3,889 miles
PASS
Mileage59,351 miles
Since last MOT+2,984 miles
PASS
Mileage56,367 miles
Since last MOT+158 miles
PASS
Mileage56,209 miles
Since last MOT+4,912 miles
PASS
Mileage51,297 miles
Since last MOT+4,593 miles
PASS
Mileage46,704 miles
Since last MOT+4,404 miles
PASS
Mileage42,300 miles
Since last MOT+4,812 miles
PASS
Mileage37,488 miles
Since last MOT+3,734 miles
PASS
Mileage33,754 miles
Since last MOT+4,660 miles
PASS
Mileage29,094 miles
Since last MOT+5,006 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,088 miles
Since last MOT+4,909 miles
PASS
Mileage19,179 miles
Since last MOT+4,061 miles
PASS
Mileage15,118 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 ELJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSD — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SD55 ELJ

What car is SD55 ELJ?

SD55 ELJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SD55 ELJ?

The last recorded mileage for SD55 ELJ was 90,932 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SD55 ELJ passed its MOT?

SD55 ELJ has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Dec 2022.

Is SD55 ELJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SD55 ELJ 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 SD55 ELJ?

SD55 ELJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.