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 Diesel 1968cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 163,938 miles on the clock, averaging 8,612 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SM55 AYA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 163,938 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,653 |
| Average per year | 8,612 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM55 AYA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About SM55 AYA
What car is SM55 AYA?
SM55 AYA is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.
What is the mileage of SM55 AYA?
The last recorded mileage for SM55 AYA was 163,938 miles, recorded on 2 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM55 AYA passed its MOT?
SM55 AYA has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 2 Mar 2022.
Is SM55 AYA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM55 AYA 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 SM55 AYA?
SM55 AYA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.