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SM55 BJU

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourSilver
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 123,071 miles on the clock, averaging 11,858 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM55 BJU

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,071
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2009
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
11,858

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading123,071 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,342
Average per year11,858
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM55 BJU 37k59k80k102k123k '09'16'12

Check SM55 BJU

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,071 miles
Since last MOT+14,342 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,729 miles
Since last MOT+13,815 miles
PASS
Mileage94,914 miles
Since last MOT+20,874 miles
PASS
Mileage74,040 miles
Since last MOT+12,975 miles
PASS
Mileage61,065 miles
Since last MOT+7,970 miles
PASS
Mileage53,095 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,092 miles
Since last MOT+8,077 miles
PASS
Mileage45,015 miles
Since last MOT+7,703 miles
PASS
Mileage37,312 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 BJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SM55 BJU

What car is SM55 BJU?

SM55 BJU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SM55 BJU?

The last recorded mileage for SM55 BJU was 123,071 miles, recorded on 14 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM55 BJU passed its MOT?

SM55 BJU has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 14 Apr 2016.

Is SM55 BJU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM55 BJU 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 BJU?

SM55 BJU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.