Vehicle summary
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 185,841 miles on the clock, averaging 12,198 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SM05 DMV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 185,841 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 19,576 |
| Average per year | 12,198 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM05 DMV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2000cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About SM05 DMV
What car is SM05 DMV?
SM05 DMV is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.
What is the mileage of SM05 DMV?
The last recorded mileage for SM05 DMV was 185,841 miles, recorded on 25 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM05 DMV passed its MOT?
SM05 DMV has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 Jun 2019.
Is SM05 DMV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM05 DMV 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 SM05 DMV?
SM05 DMV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.