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SM05 XJB

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 255,950 miles on the clock, averaging 17,775 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM05 XJB

MOT Status
Due date passed
255,950
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
17,775

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading255,950 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,430
Average per year17,775
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM05 XJB 35k90k146k201k256k '08'20'15

Check SM05 XJB

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage255,950 miles
Since last MOT+14,430 miles
PASS
Mileage241,520 miles
Since last MOT+12,214 miles
PASS
Mileage229,306 miles
Since last MOT+8,450 miles
PASS
Mileage220,856 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage220,856 miles
Since last MOT+20,935 miles
PASS
Mileage199,921 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage199,921 miles
Since last MOT+20,828 miles
PASS
Mileage179,093 miles
Since last MOT+14,674 miles
PASS
Mileage164,419 miles
Since last MOT+22,737 miles
PASS
Mileage141,682 miles
Since last MOT+11,226 miles
PASS
Mileage130,456 miles
Since last MOT+27,111 miles
PASS
Mileage103,345 miles
Since last MOT+27,090 miles
PASS
Mileage76,255 miles
Since last MOT+27,484 miles
PASS
Mileage48,771 miles
Since last MOT+13,464 miles
PASS
Mileage35,307 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 XJB
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 XJB

What car is SM05 XJB?

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

What is the mileage of SM05 XJB?

The last recorded mileage for SM05 XJB was 255,950 miles, recorded on 16 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM05 XJB passed its MOT?

SM05 XJB has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 16 Nov 2020.

Is SM05 XJB ULEZ compliant?

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

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