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SJ55 LWZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
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 2000cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 289,115 miles on the clock, averaging 19,241 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SJ55 LWZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
289,115
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
19,241

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading289,115 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18
Average per year19,241
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SJ55 LWZ 45k106k167k228k289k '08'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage289,115 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage289,097 miles
Since last MOT+12,426 miles
PASS
Mileage276,671 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage276,671 miles
Since last MOT+42,179 miles
PASS
Mileage234,492 miles
Since last MOT+40,352 miles
PASS
Mileage194,140 miles
Since last MOT+50,278 miles
PASS
Mileage143,862 miles
Since last MOT+42,133 miles
PASS
Mileage101,729 miles
Since last MOT+2,254 miles
PASS
Mileage99,475 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,475 miles
Since last MOT+7,585 miles
PASS
Mileage91,890 miles
Since last MOT+9,480 miles
PASS
Mileage82,410 miles
Since last MOT+8,990 miles
PASS
Mileage73,420 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,420 miles
Since last MOT+6,716 miles
PASS
Mileage66,704 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,704 miles
Since last MOT+10,326 miles
PASS
Mileage56,378 miles
Since last MOT+11,170 miles
PASS
Mileage45,208 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 LWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSJ — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SJ55 LWZ

What car is SJ55 LWZ?

SJ55 LWZ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SJ55 LWZ?

The last recorded mileage for SJ55 LWZ was 289,115 miles, recorded on 8 Apr 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SJ55 LWZ passed its MOT?

SJ55 LWZ has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Apr 2021.

Is SJ55 LWZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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