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SV55 MXG

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 142,370 miles on the clock, averaging 9,893 miles per year, above 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 SV55 MXG

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,370
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2009
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
9,893

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading142,370 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,893
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SV55 MXG 52k75k97k120k142k '09'18'15

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,370 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,370 miles
Since last MOT+11,744 miles
PASS
Mileage130,626 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,626 miles
Since last MOT+13,567 miles
PASS
Mileage117,059 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,000 miles
Since last MOT+10,167 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,833 miles
Since last MOT+10,829 miles
PASS
Mileage96,004 miles
Since last MOT+7,503 miles
PASS
Mileage88,501 miles
Since last MOT+8,480 miles
PASS
Mileage80,021 miles
Since last MOT+7,365 miles
PASS
Mileage72,656 miles
Since last MOT+10,585 miles
PASS
Mileage62,071 miles
Since last MOT+9,919 miles
PASS
Mileage52,152 miles

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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

RegistrationSV55 MXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSV — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SV55 MXG

What car is SV55 MXG?

SV55 MXG is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2005.

What is the mileage of SV55 MXG?

The last recorded mileage for SV55 MXG was 142,370 miles, recorded on 1 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SV55 MXG passed its MOT?

SV55 MXG has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Mar 2018.

Is SV55 MXG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SV55 MXG 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 SV55 MXG?

SV55 MXG is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.