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 1896cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 96,252 miles on the clock, averaging 7,591 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.
MOT & Mileage History for SM55 KUP
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 96,252 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,218 |
| Average per year | 7,591 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil
The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM55 KUP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About SM55 KUP
What car is SM55 KUP?
SM55 KUP is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.
What is the mileage of SM55 KUP?
The last recorded mileage for SM55 KUP was 96,252 miles, recorded on 23 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM55 KUP passed its MOT?
SM55 KUP has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 23 Apr 2017.
Is SM55 KUP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM55 KUP 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 KUP?
SM55 KUP is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.