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 Petrol 1390cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 66,318 miles on the clock, averaging 3,370 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for SM05 KYK
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 66,318 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5 |
| Average per year | 3,370 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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BUD/BCA
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM05 KYK |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About SM05 KYK
What car is SM05 KYK?
SM05 KYK is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.
What is the mileage of SM05 KYK?
The last recorded mileage for SM05 KYK was 66,318 miles, recorded on 15 May 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM05 KYK passed its MOT?
SM05 KYK has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 May 2024.
Is SM05 KYK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM05 KYK 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 SM05 KYK?
SM05 KYK is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.