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SF55 XLW

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 1968cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 123,647 miles on the clock, averaging 10,159 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SF55 XLW

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,647
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
10,159

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading123,647 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year10,159
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SF55 XLW 25k50k74k99k124k '08'18'14

Check SF55 XLW

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,647 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,645 miles
Since last MOT+11,439 miles
PASS
Mileage112,206 miles
Since last MOT+13,309 miles
PASS
Mileage98,897 miles
Since last MOT+14,240 miles
PASS
Mileage84,657 miles
Since last MOT+3,178 miles
PASS
Mileage81,479 miles
Since last MOT+9,378 miles
PASS
Mileage72,101 miles
Since last MOT+10,572 miles
PASS
Mileage61,529 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,528 miles
Since last MOT+8,472 miles
PASS
Mileage53,056 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,056 miles
Since last MOT+10,654 miles
PASS
Mileage42,402 miles
Since last MOT+11,152 miles
PASS
Mileage31,250 miles
Since last MOT+6,259 miles
PASS
Mileage24,991 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 XLW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSF — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SF55 XLW

What car is SF55 XLW?

SF55 XLW is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SF55 XLW?

The last recorded mileage for SF55 XLW was 123,647 miles, recorded on 2 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SF55 XLW passed its MOT?

SF55 XLW has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Jun 2018.

Is SF55 XLW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SF55 XLW 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 SF55 XLW?

SF55 XLW is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.