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 1896cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 184,289 miles on the clock, averaging 6,652 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.
MOT & Mileage History for SO55 TFV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 184,289 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,652 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 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.
1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil
The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO55 TFV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About SO55 TFV
What car is SO55 TFV?
SO55 TFV is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.
What is the mileage of SO55 TFV?
The last recorded mileage for SO55 TFV was 184,289 miles, recorded on 10 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO55 TFV passed its MOT?
SO55 TFV has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 10 Mar 2026.
Is SO55 TFV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO55 TFV 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 TFV?
SO55 TFV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.