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SM05 MYL

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourBlack
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 2000cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 202,133 miles on the clock, averaging 8,450 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM05 MYL

MOT Status
Due date passed
202,133
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,450

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading202,133 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,653
Average per year8,450
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM05 MYL 83k113k142k172k202k '08'22'16

Check SM05 MYL

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage202,133 miles
Since last MOT+4,653 miles
PASS
Mileage197,480 miles
Since last MOT+352 miles
FAIL
Mileage197,128 miles
Since last MOT+5,796 miles
PASS
Mileage191,332 miles
Since last MOT+54,089 miles
PASS
Mileage137,243 miles
FAIL
Mileage184,489 miles
Since last MOT+8,264 miles
PASS
Mileage176,225 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage176,203 miles
Since last MOT+10,946 miles
PASS
Mileage165,257 miles
Since last MOT+10,842 miles
PASS
Mileage154,415 miles
Since last MOT+64 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,351 miles
Since last MOT+6,222 miles
PASS
Mileage148,129 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,114 miles
Since last MOT+12,810 miles
PASS
Mileage135,304 miles
Since last MOT+6,209 miles
PASS
Mileage129,095 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,092 miles
PASS
Mileage130,374 miles
Since last MOT+9,290 miles
PASS
Mileage121,084 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,078 miles
Since last MOT+11,688 miles
PASS
Mileage109,390 miles
Since last MOT+14,489 miles
PASS
Mileage94,901 miles
Since last MOT+12,095 miles
PASS
Mileage82,806 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 MYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SM05 MYL

What car is SM05 MYL?

SM05 MYL is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SM05 MYL?

The last recorded mileage for SM05 MYL was 202,133 miles, recorded on 28 Jul 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM05 MYL passed its MOT?

SM05 MYL has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 28 Jul 2022.

Is SM05 MYL ULEZ compliant?

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

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