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SP55 MHL

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 1598cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 87,730 miles on the clock, averaging 5,906 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SP55 MHL

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,730
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,906

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 reading87,730 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year5,906
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SP55 MHL 27k42k57k73k88k '08'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,730 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,726 miles
Since last MOT+5,183 miles
PASS
Mileage82,543 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,543 miles
Since last MOT+6,247 miles
PASS
Mileage76,296 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,296 miles
Since last MOT+8,294 miles
PASS
Mileage68,002 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,997 miles
Since last MOT+16,238 miles
PASS
Mileage51,759 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,754 miles
Since last MOT+4,806 miles
PASS
Mileage46,948 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,948 miles
Since last MOT+5,521 miles
PASS
Mileage41,427 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,427 miles
Since last MOT+7,223 miles
PASS
Mileage34,204 miles
Since last MOT+4,967 miles
PASS
Mileage29,237 miles
Since last MOT+2,319 miles
PASS
Mileage26,918 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 MHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSP — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SP55 MHL

What car is SP55 MHL?

SP55 MHL is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Dundee in 2005.

What is the mileage of SP55 MHL?

The last recorded mileage for SP55 MHL was 87,730 miles, recorded on 15 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SP55 MHL passed its MOT?

SP55 MHL has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 15 Dec 2018.

Is SP55 MHL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SP55 MHL 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 SP55 MHL?

SP55 MHL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.