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SH55 VBU

2005 Skoda Octavia · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 Skoda Octavia Diesel 1896cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 410,041 miles on the clock, averaging 41,404 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SH55 VBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
410,041
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
41,404

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading410,041 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year41,404
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SH55 VBU 43k134k226k318k410k '07'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage410,041 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage410,033 miles
Since last MOT+22,449 miles
PASS
Mileage387,584 miles
Since last MOT+52,045 miles
PASS
Mileage335,539 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage335,539 miles
Since last MOT+43,000 miles
PASS
Mileage292,539 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage292,539 miles
Since last MOT+43,693 miles
PASS
Mileage248,846 miles
Since last MOT+177 miles
FAIL
Mileage248,669 miles
Since last MOT+36,293 miles
PASS
Mileage212,376 miles
Since last MOT+41,288 miles
PASS
Mileage171,088 miles
Since last MOT+295 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,793 miles
Since last MOT+50,534 miles
PASS
Mileage120,259 miles
Since last MOT+68 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,191 miles
Since last MOT+43,233 miles
PASS
Mileage76,958 miles
Since last MOT+459 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,499 miles
Since last MOT+33,966 miles
PASS
Mileage42,533 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 VBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SH55 VBU

What car is SH55 VBU?

SH55 VBU is an black Skoda Octavia, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SH55 VBU?

The last recorded mileage for SH55 VBU was 410,041 miles, recorded on 24 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH55 VBU passed its MOT?

SH55 VBU has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 24 Nov 2015.

Is SH55 VBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH55 VBU 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 SH55 VBU?

SH55 VBU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.