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SH55 VHM

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1400cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1400cc
ColourBlue
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 1400cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 40,688 miles on the clock, averaging 1,460 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for SH55 VHM

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
40,688
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
83%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
1,460

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading40,688 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,043
Average per year1,460
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH55 VHM 15k21k28k34k41k '08'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage40,688 miles
Since last MOT+15,043 miles
PASS
Mileage25,645 miles
Since last MOT+306 miles
PASS
Mileage25,339 miles
Since last MOT+369 miles
PASS
Mileage24,970 miles
Since last MOT+457 miles
PASS
Mileage24,513 miles
Since last MOT+440 miles
PASS
Mileage24,073 miles
Since last MOT+489 miles
PASS
Mileage23,584 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,579 miles
Since last MOT+189 miles
PASS
Mileage23,390 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,390 miles
Since last MOT+516 miles
PASS
Mileage22,874 miles
Since last MOT+447 miles
PASS
Mileage22,427 miles
Since last MOT+676 miles
PASS
Mileage21,751 miles
Since last MOT+720 miles
PASS
Mileage21,031 miles
Since last MOT+1,046 miles
PASS
Mileage19,985 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,985 miles
Since last MOT+425 miles
PASS
Mileage19,560 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,560 miles
Since last MOT+1,627 miles
PASS
Mileage17,933 miles
Since last MOT+734 miles
PASS
Mileage17,199 miles
Since last MOT+484 miles
PASS
Mileage16,715 miles
Since last MOT+716 miles
PASS
Mileage15,999 miles
Since last MOT+1,176 miles
PASS
Mileage14,823 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 VHM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SH55 VHM

What car is SH55 VHM?

SH55 VHM is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SH55 VHM?

The last recorded mileage for SH55 VHM was 40,688 miles, recorded on 5 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH55 VHM passed its MOT?

SH55 VHM has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 5 Aug 2026.

Is SH55 VHM ULEZ compliant?

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

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