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SM54 YYD

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1600cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 83,979 miles on the clock, averaging 5,393 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM54 YYD

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,979
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,393

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading83,979 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,396
Average per year5,393
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM54 YYD 9k28k46k65k84k '08'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,979 miles
Since last MOT+2,396 miles
PASS
Mileage81,583 miles
Since last MOT+12,385 miles
PASS
Mileage69,198 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,198 miles
Since last MOT+10,310 miles
PASS
Mileage58,888 miles
Since last MOT+9,189 miles
PASS
Mileage49,699 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,699 miles
Since last MOT+11,701 miles
PASS
Mileage37,998 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,998 miles
Since last MOT+9,553 miles
PASS
Mileage28,445 miles
Since last MOT+8,958 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,487 miles
Since last MOT+1,579 miles
PASS
Mileage17,908 miles
Since last MOT+1,540 miles
PASS
Mileage16,368 miles
Since last MOT+1,793 miles
PASS
Mileage14,575 miles
Since last MOT+1,466 miles
PASS
Mileage13,109 miles
Since last MOT+1,575 miles
PASS
Mileage11,534 miles
Since last MOT+565 miles
PASS
Mileage10,969 miles
Since last MOT+2,095 miles
PASS
Mileage8,874 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 YYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About SM54 YYD

What car is SM54 YYD?

SM54 YYD is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SM54 YYD?

The last recorded mileage for SM54 YYD was 83,979 miles, recorded on 14 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM54 YYD passed its MOT?

SM54 YYD has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Dec 2021.

Is SM54 YYD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM54 YYD 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 YYD?

SM54 YYD is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.