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SJ55 AXW

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourSilver
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 1984cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 165,288 miles on the clock, averaging 8,826 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for SJ55 AXW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
165,288
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,826

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 reading165,288 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9
Average per year8,826
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SJ55 AXW 15k53k90k128k165k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,288 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,279 miles
Since last MOT+5,508 miles
PASS
Mileage159,771 miles
Since last MOT+9,752 miles
PASS
Mileage150,019 miles
Since last MOT+14,027 miles
PASS
Mileage135,992 miles
Since last MOT+415 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,577 miles
Since last MOT+10,269 miles
PASS
Mileage125,308 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,302 miles
Since last MOT+7,188 miles
PASS
Mileage118,114 miles
Since last MOT+8,411 miles
PASS
Mileage109,703 miles
Since last MOT+2,847 miles
PASS
Mileage106,856 miles
Since last MOT+2,989 miles
PASS
Mileage103,867 miles
Since last MOT+4,885 miles
PASS
Mileage98,982 miles
Since last MOT+7,839 miles
PASS
Mileage91,143 miles
Since last MOT+12,405 miles
PASS
Mileage78,738 miles
Since last MOT+14,326 miles
PASS
Mileage64,412 miles
Since last MOT+11,619 miles
PASS
Mileage52,793 miles
Since last MOT+16,686 miles
PASS
Mileage36,107 miles
Since last MOT+13,411 miles
PASS
Mileage22,696 miles
Since last MOT+7,591 miles
PASS
Mileage15,105 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 AXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSJ — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SJ55 AXW

What car is SJ55 AXW?

SJ55 AXW is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SJ55 AXW?

The last recorded mileage for SJ55 AXW was 165,288 miles, recorded on 21 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SJ55 AXW passed its MOT?

SJ55 AXW has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Nov 2025.

Is SJ55 AXW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SJ55 AXW 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 SJ55 AXW?

SJ55 AXW is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.