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 Petrol 2000cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 105,258 miles on the clock, averaging 6,687 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.
MOT & Mileage History for SO55 PMX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 105,258 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,522 |
| Average per year | 6,687 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO55 PMX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| 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 PMX
What car is SO55 PMX?
SO55 PMX is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.
What is the mileage of SO55 PMX?
The last recorded mileage for SO55 PMX was 105,258 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO55 PMX passed its MOT?
SO55 PMX has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Nov 2021.
Is SO55 PMX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO55 PMX 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 PMX?
SO55 PMX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.