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SO55 JXG

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

Grey Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourGrey
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 114,380 miles on the clock, averaging 6,485 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SO55 JXG

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,380
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,485

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading114,380 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,485
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SO55 JXG 45k62k79k97k114k '08'19'14

Check SO55 JXG

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,380 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,380 miles
Since last MOT+6,130 miles
PASS
Mileage108,250 miles
Since last MOT+7,555 miles
PASS
Mileage100,695 miles
Since last MOT+5,387 miles
PASS
Mileage95,308 miles
Since last MOT+7,065 miles
PASS
Mileage88,243 miles
Since last MOT+8,859 miles
PASS
Mileage79,384 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,384 miles
Since last MOT+7,914 miles
PASS
Mileage71,470 miles
Since last MOT+7,091 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,379 miles
Since last MOT+5,665 miles
PASS
Mileage58,714 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,714 miles
Since last MOT+5,948 miles
PASS
Mileage52,766 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,766 miles
Since last MOT+8,183 miles
PASS
Mileage44,583 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 JXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SO55 JXG

What car is SO55 JXG?

SO55 JXG is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SO55 JXG?

The last recorded mileage for SO55 JXG was 114,380 miles, recorded on 3 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO55 JXG passed its MOT?

SO55 JXG has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 May 2019.

Is SO55 JXG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO55 JXG 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 SO55 JXG?

SO55 JXG is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.