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SM55 XPB

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 1598cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 125,688 miles on the clock, averaging 5,998 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM55 XPB

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,688
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
72%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,998

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading125,688 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,063
Average per year5,998
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM55 XPB 24k49k75k100k126k '08'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,688 miles
Since last MOT+8,063 miles
PASS
Mileage117,625 miles
Since last MOT+5,706 miles
PASS
Mileage111,919 miles
Since last MOT+3,844 miles
PASS
Mileage108,075 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,075 miles
Since last MOT+1,061 miles
PASS
Mileage107,014 miles
Since last MOT+722 miles
PASS
Mileage106,292 miles
Since last MOT+1,517 miles
PASS
Mileage104,775 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,765 miles
Since last MOT+2,542 miles
PASS
Mileage102,223 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,223 miles
Since last MOT+8,854 miles
PASS
Mileage93,369 miles
Since last MOT+361 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,008 miles
Since last MOT+10,452 miles
PASS
Mileage82,556 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,537 miles
Since last MOT+12,290 miles
PASS
Mileage70,247 miles
Since last MOT+246 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,001 miles
Since last MOT+11,294 miles
PASS
Mileage58,707 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,697 miles
Since last MOT+10,761 miles
PASS
Mileage47,936 miles
Since last MOT+4,212 miles
PASS
Mileage43,724 miles
Since last MOT+4,503 miles
PASS
Mileage39,221 miles
Since last MOT+9,884 miles
PASS
Mileage29,337 miles
Since last MOT+5,335 miles
PASS
Mileage24,002 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
PASS
Mileage23,973 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 XPB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SM55 XPB

What car is SM55 XPB?

SM55 XPB is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SM55 XPB?

The last recorded mileage for SM55 XPB was 125,688 miles, recorded on 10 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM55 XPB passed its MOT?

SM55 XPB has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 Jun 2025.

Is SM55 XPB ULEZ compliant?

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

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