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SM55 FWA

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourBlue
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 165,525 miles on the clock, averaging 10,837 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM55 FWA

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,525
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
10,837

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading165,525 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,150
Average per year10,837
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM55 FWA 36k68k101k133k166k '08'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,525 miles
Since last MOT+3,150 miles
PASS
Mileage162,375 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,375 miles
Since last MOT+5,143 miles
PASS
Mileage157,232 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,232 miles
Since last MOT+12,044 miles
PASS
Mileage145,188 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,188 miles
Since last MOT+10,014 miles
PASS
Mileage135,174 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,174 miles
Since last MOT+11,525 miles
PASS
Mileage123,649 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,649 miles
Since last MOT+14,469 miles
PASS
Mileage109,180 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,180 miles
Since last MOT+13,624 miles
PASS
Mileage95,556 miles
Since last MOT+11,473 miles
PASS
Mileage84,083 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,083 miles
Since last MOT+11,498 miles
PASS
Mileage72,585 miles
Since last MOT+10,606 miles
PASS
Mileage61,979 miles
Since last MOT+11,790 miles
PASS
Mileage50,189 miles
Since last MOT+14,280 miles
PASS
Mileage35,909 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,909 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SM55 FWA

What car is SM55 FWA?

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

What is the mileage of SM55 FWA?

The last recorded mileage for SM55 FWA was 165,525 miles, recorded on 17 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM55 FWA passed its MOT?

SM55 FWA has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 17 Sep 2020.

Is SM55 FWA ULEZ compliant?

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

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