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 2000cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 160,960 miles on the clock, averaging 10,034 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SO55 CBU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 160,960 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | -37,328 |
| Average per year | 10,034 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO55 CBU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2000cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About SO55 CBU
What car is SO55 CBU?
SO55 CBU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.
What is the mileage of SO55 CBU?
The last recorded mileage for SO55 CBU was 160,960 miles, recorded on 25 Apr 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO55 CBU passed its MOT?
SO55 CBU has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 25 Apr 2020.
Is SO55 CBU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO55 CBU 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 SO55 CBU?
SO55 CBU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.