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SM05 KYZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 1968cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 161,855 miles on the clock, averaging 13,892 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM05 KYZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,855
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
13,892

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading161,855 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,074
Average per year13,892
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SM05 KYZ 37k68k99k131k162k '08'17'12

Check SM05 KYZ

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,855 miles
Since last MOT+13,074 miles
PASS
Mileage148,781 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,781 miles
Since last MOT+11,271 miles
PASS
Mileage137,510 miles
Since last MOT+13,036 miles
PASS
Mileage124,474 miles
Since last MOT+12,457 miles
PASS
Mileage112,017 miles
Since last MOT+15,832 miles
PASS
Mileage96,185 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,184 miles
Since last MOT+18,717 miles
PASS
Mileage77,467 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,467 miles
Since last MOT+17,703 miles
PASS
Mileage59,764 miles
Since last MOT+9,038 miles
PASS
Mileage50,726 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,687 miles
Since last MOT+13,894 miles
PASS
Mileage36,793 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 KYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SM05 KYZ

What car is SM05 KYZ?

SM05 KYZ is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SM05 KYZ?

The last recorded mileage for SM05 KYZ was 161,855 miles, recorded on 30 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM05 KYZ passed its MOT?

SM05 KYZ has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 May 2017.

Is SM05 KYZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM05 KYZ 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 KYZ?

SM05 KYZ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.