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SY55 DRX

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 1968cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 149,594 miles on the clock, averaging 10,331 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY55 DRX

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,594
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
10,331

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading149,594 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,288
Average per year10,331
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY55 DRX 34k63k92k121k150k '08'19'14

Check SY55 DRX

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,594 miles
Since last MOT+15,288 miles
PASS
Mileage134,306 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,298 miles
Since last MOT+4,640 miles
PASS
Mileage129,658 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,644 miles
Since last MOT+9,313 miles
PASS
Mileage120,331 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,324 miles
Since last MOT+5,714 miles
PASS
Mileage114,610 miles
Since last MOT+4,094 miles
PASS
Mileage110,516 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,516 miles
Since last MOT+6,052 miles
PASS
Mileage104,464 miles
Since last MOT+13,966 miles
PASS
Mileage90,498 miles
Since last MOT+15,765 miles
PASS
Mileage74,733 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,733 miles
Since last MOT+14,956 miles
PASS
Mileage59,777 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,764 miles
Since last MOT+8,030 miles
PASS
Mileage51,734 miles
Since last MOT+1,216 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,518 miles
Since last MOT+16,357 miles
PASS
Mileage34,161 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 DRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SY55 DRX

What car is SY55 DRX?

SY55 DRX is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Inverness in 2005.

What is the mileage of SY55 DRX?

The last recorded mileage for SY55 DRX was 149,594 miles, recorded on 10 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY55 DRX passed its MOT?

SY55 DRX has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 Sep 2019.

Is SY55 DRX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY55 DRX 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 SY55 DRX?

SY55 DRX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.