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SY55 UKR

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Red Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourRed
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 2000cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 178,187 miles on the clock, averaging 11,450 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY55 UKR

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,187
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
11,450

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 reading178,187 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year11,450
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SY55 UKR 62k91k120k149k178k '08'18'13

Check SY55 UKR

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,187 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,186 miles
Since last MOT+11,487 miles
PASS
Mileage166,699 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,685 miles
Since last MOT+8,915 miles
PASS
Mileage157,770 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,769 miles
Since last MOT+8,084 miles
PASS
Mileage149,685 miles
Since last MOT+10,369 miles
PASS
Mileage139,316 miles
Since last MOT+9,862 miles
PASS
Mileage129,454 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,454 miles
Since last MOT+10,160 miles
PASS
Mileage119,294 miles
Since last MOT+12,305 miles
PASS
Mileage106,989 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,988 miles
Since last MOT+20,910 miles
PASS
Mileage86,078 miles
Since last MOT+9,210 miles
PASS
Mileage76,868 miles
Since last MOT+14,420 miles
PASS
Mileage62,448 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,448 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 UKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SY55 UKR

What car is SY55 UKR?

SY55 UKR is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Inverness in 2005.

What is the mileage of SY55 UKR?

The last recorded mileage for SY55 UKR was 178,187 miles, recorded on 26 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY55 UKR passed its MOT?

SY55 UKR has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 26 Oct 2018.

Is SY55 UKR ULEZ compliant?

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

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