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SM55 WEJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1600cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 57,941 miles on the clock, averaging 2,649 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM55 WEJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
57,941
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
2,649

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 reading57,941 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,933
Average per year2,649
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM55 WEJ 12k24k35k46k58k '08'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage57,941 miles
Since last MOT+2,933 miles
PASS
Mileage55,008 miles
Since last MOT+2,891 miles
PASS
Mileage52,117 miles
Since last MOT+1,159 miles
PASS
Mileage50,958 miles
Since last MOT+1,309 miles
PASS
Mileage49,649 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,649 miles
Since last MOT+774 miles
PASS
Mileage48,875 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,875 miles
Since last MOT+700 miles
PASS
Mileage48,175 miles
Since last MOT+1,742 miles
PASS
Mileage46,433 miles
Since last MOT+1,125 miles
PASS
Mileage45,308 miles
Since last MOT+1,134 miles
PASS
Mileage44,174 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,174 miles
Since last MOT+1,011 miles
PASS
Mileage43,163 miles
Since last MOT+1,336 miles
PASS
Mileage41,827 miles
Since last MOT+713 miles
PASS
Mileage41,114 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,114 miles
Since last MOT+4,493 miles
PASS
Mileage36,621 miles
Since last MOT+8,828 miles
PASS
Mileage27,793 miles
Since last MOT+7,806 miles
PASS
Mileage19,987 miles
Since last MOT+1,852 miles
PASS
Mileage18,135 miles
Since last MOT+2,820 miles
FAIL
Mileage15,315 miles
Since last MOT+3,279 miles
PASS
Mileage12,036 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 WEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SM55 WEJ

What car is SM55 WEJ?

SM55 WEJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SM55 WEJ?

The last recorded mileage for SM55 WEJ was 57,941 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM55 WEJ passed its MOT?

SM55 WEJ has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2026.

Is SM55 WEJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM55 WEJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SM55 WEJ?

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