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SJ55 VLR

2005 Skoda Octavia · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 297,989 miles on the clock, averaging 38,720 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SJ55 VLR

MOT Status
Due date passed
297,989
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
38,720

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 reading297,989 miles
Reading date
Average per year38,720
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SJ55 VLR 28k95k163k230k298k '06'13'10

Check SJ55 VLR

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage297,989 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage297,989 miles
Since last MOT+40,624 miles
PASS
Mileage257,365 miles
Since last MOT+49,517 miles
PASS
Mileage207,848 miles
Since last MOT+40,119 miles
PASS
Mileage167,729 miles
Since last MOT+42,804 miles
PASS
Mileage124,925 miles
Since last MOT+49,513 miles
PASS
Mileage75,412 miles
Since last MOT+18,296 miles
PASS
Mileage57,116 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,116 miles
Since last MOT+29,354 miles
PASS
Mileage27,762 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 VLR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSJ — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SJ55 VLR

What car is SJ55 VLR?

SJ55 VLR is an silver Skoda Octavia, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SJ55 VLR?

The last recorded mileage for SJ55 VLR was 297,989 miles, recorded on 27 Sep 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SJ55 VLR passed its MOT?

SJ55 VLR has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 27 Sep 2013.

Is SJ55 VLR ULEZ compliant?

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

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