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 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 90,312 miles on the clock, averaging 4,441 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SM05 MXR
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 90,312 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 11 |
| Average per year | 4,441 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM05 MXR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About SM05 MXR
What car is SM05 MXR?
SM05 MXR is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.
What is the mileage of SM05 MXR?
The last recorded mileage for SM05 MXR was 90,312 miles, recorded on 7 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM05 MXR passed its MOT?
SM05 MXR has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 7 May 2025.
Is SM05 MXR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM05 MXR 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 MXR?
SM05 MXR is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.