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SM55 GPY

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 147,510 miles on the clock, averaging 10,496 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM55 GPY

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,510
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2009
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
10,496

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading147,510 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year10,496
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM55 GPY 31k60k89k118k148k '09'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,510 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,509 miles
Since last MOT+4,771 miles
PASS
Mileage142,738 miles
Since last MOT+4,696 miles
PASS
Mileage138,042 miles
Since last MOT+4,022 miles
PASS
Mileage134,020 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,020 miles
Since last MOT+9,876 miles
PASS
Mileage124,144 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,143 miles
Since last MOT+9,892 miles
PASS
Mileage114,251 miles
Since last MOT+14,613 miles
PASS
Mileage99,638 miles
Since last MOT+14,425 miles
PASS
Mileage85,213 miles
Since last MOT+58 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,155 miles
Since last MOT+12,440 miles
PASS
Mileage72,715 miles
Since last MOT+14,593 miles
PASS
Mileage58,122 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,122 miles
Since last MOT+11,878 miles
PASS
Mileage46,244 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,244 miles
Since last MOT+14,828 miles
PASS
Mileage31,416 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 GPY
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 GPY

What car is SM55 GPY?

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

What is the mileage of SM55 GPY?

The last recorded mileage for SM55 GPY was 147,510 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM55 GPY passed its MOT?

SM55 GPY has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 Feb 2020.

Is SM55 GPY ULEZ compliant?

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

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