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SO55 NUE

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourRed
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 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 80,231 miles on the clock, averaging 3,826 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SO55 NUE

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,231
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2009
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,826

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading80,231 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,370
Average per year3,826
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SO55 NUE 23k37k52k66k80k '09'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage80,231 miles
Since last MOT+2,370 miles
PASS
Mileage77,861 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,861 miles
Since last MOT+2,740 miles
PASS
Mileage75,121 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,121 miles
Since last MOT+3,489 miles
PASS
Mileage71,632 miles
Since last MOT+2,460 miles
PASS
Mileage69,172 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,119 miles
Since last MOT+6,871 miles
PASS
Mileage62,248 miles
Since last MOT+5,324 miles
PASS
Mileage56,924 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,911 miles
Since last MOT+3,793 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,118 miles
PASS
Mileage53,127 miles
Since last MOT+4,661 miles
PASS
Mileage48,466 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,453 miles
Since last MOT+2,861 miles
PASS
Mileage45,592 miles
Since last MOT+3,228 miles
PASS
Mileage42,364 miles
Since last MOT+2,788 miles
PASS
Mileage39,576 miles
Since last MOT+3,918 miles
PASS
Mileage35,658 miles
Since last MOT+3,975 miles
PASS
Mileage31,683 miles
Since last MOT+4,259 miles
PASS
Mileage27,424 miles
Since last MOT+4,557 miles
PASS
Mileage22,867 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,867 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SO55 NUE

What car is SO55 NUE?

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

What is the mileage of SO55 NUE?

The last recorded mileage for SO55 NUE was 80,231 miles, recorded on 8 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO55 NUE passed its MOT?

SO55 NUE has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 8 Mar 2024.

Is SO55 NUE ULEZ compliant?

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

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