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 1600cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 136,705 miles on the clock, averaging 8,527 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SM55 AVW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 136,705 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,527 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM55 AVW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1600cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About SM55 AVW
What car is SM55 AVW?
SM55 AVW is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.
What is the mileage of SM55 AVW?
The last recorded mileage for SM55 AVW was 136,705 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM55 AVW passed its MOT?
SM55 AVW has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Mar 2020.
Is SM55 AVW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM55 AVW 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 SM55 AVW?
SM55 AVW is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.