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SM55 BJY

2005 Volkswagen Bora · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 Bora Diesel 1896cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 68,234 miles on the clock, averaging 4,892 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM55 BJY

MOT Status
Due date passed
68,234
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,892

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading68,234 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,436
Average per year4,892
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM55 BJY 8k23k38k53k68k '08'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage68,234 miles
Since last MOT+6,436 miles
PASS
Mileage61,798 miles
Since last MOT+5,382 miles
PASS
Mileage56,416 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,414 miles
Since last MOT+10,123 miles
PASS
Mileage46,291 miles
Since last MOT+13,187 miles
PASS
Mileage33,104 miles
Since last MOT+3,188 miles
PASS
Mileage29,916 miles
Since last MOT+4,703 miles
PASS
Mileage25,213 miles
Since last MOT+3,423 miles
PASS
Mileage21,790 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,790 miles
Since last MOT+3,047 miles
PASS
Mileage18,743 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,743 miles
Since last MOT+2,880 miles
PASS
Mileage15,863 miles
Since last MOT+2,075 miles
PASS
Mileage13,788 miles
Since last MOT+3,282 miles
PASS
Mileage10,506 miles
Since last MOT+2,360 miles
PASS
Mileage8,146 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage8,145 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 BJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SM55 BJY

What car is SM55 BJY?

SM55 BJY is an black Volkswagen Bora, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SM55 BJY?

The last recorded mileage for SM55 BJY was 68,234 miles, recorded on 10 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM55 BJY passed its MOT?

SM55 BJY has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 Dec 2020.

Is SM55 BJY ULEZ compliant?

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

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