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SJ55 VLU

2005 Skoda Octavia · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 406,243 miles on the clock, averaging 43,059 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SJ55 VLU

MOT Status
Due date passed
406,243
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
43,059

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading406,243 miles
Reading date
Miles last year23
Average per year43,059
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SJ55 VLU 61k147k233k320k406k '06'14'10

Check SJ55 VLU

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage406,243 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage406,220 miles
Since last MOT+35,897 miles
FAIL
Mileage370,323 miles
Since last MOT+34,492 miles
PASS
Mileage335,831 miles
Since last MOT+32,866 miles
PASS
Mileage302,965 miles
Since last MOT+37,722 miles
PASS
Mileage265,243 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage265,213 miles
Since last MOT+36,319 miles
PASS
Mileage228,894 miles
Since last MOT+56,496 miles
PASS
Mileage172,398 miles
Since last MOT+62,203 miles
PASS
Mileage110,195 miles
Since last MOT+49,687 miles
PASS
Mileage60,508 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SJ55 VLU

What car is SJ55 VLU?

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

What is the mileage of SJ55 VLU?

The last recorded mileage for SJ55 VLU was 406,243 miles, recorded on 10 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SJ55 VLU passed its MOT?

SJ55 VLU has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Sep 2014.

Is SJ55 VLU ULEZ compliant?

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

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