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 3 MOT tests on record, passing 2 and failing once (67% pass rate). It has 40,437 miles on the clock, averaging 8,254 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for SM54 YPG
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 40,437 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,796 |
| Average per year | 8,254 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 3 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM54 YPG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About SM54 YPG
What car is SM54 YPG?
SM54 YPG is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.
What is the mileage of SM54 YPG?
The last recorded mileage for SM54 YPG was 40,437 miles, recorded on 11 Jan 2010 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM54 YPG passed its MOT?
SM54 YPG has had 3 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (2 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 11 Jan 2010.
Is SM54 YPG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM54 YPG 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 SM54 YPG?
SM54 YPG is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.