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AF55 XLX

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
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 2000cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 180,178 miles on the clock, averaging 11,178 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AF55 XLX

MOT Status
Due date passed
180,178
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
11,178

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 reading180,178 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,178
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF55 XLX 33k70k107k143k180k '08'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage180,178 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage180,178 miles
Since last MOT+4,874 miles
PASS
Mileage175,304 miles
Since last MOT+1,844 miles
PASS
Mileage173,460 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage173,460 miles
Since last MOT+8,794 miles
PASS
Mileage164,666 miles
Since last MOT+13,083 miles
PASS
Mileage151,583 miles
Since last MOT+11,717 miles
PASS
Mileage139,866 miles
Since last MOT+9,832 miles
PASS
Mileage130,034 miles
Since last MOT+18,702 miles
PASS
Mileage111,332 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,332 miles
Since last MOT+24,770 miles
PASS
Mileage86,562 miles
Since last MOT+22,960 miles
PASS
Mileage63,602 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,602 miles
Since last MOT+7,407 miles
PASS
Mileage56,195 miles
Since last MOT+8,580 miles
PASS
Mileage47,615 miles
Since last MOT+8,508 miles
PASS
Mileage39,107 miles
Since last MOT+5,800 miles
PASS
Mileage33,307 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 XLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AF55 XLX

What car is AF55 XLX?

AF55 XLX is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2005.

What is the mileage of AF55 XLX?

The last recorded mileage for AF55 XLX was 180,178 miles, recorded on 6 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF55 XLX passed its MOT?

AF55 XLX has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Sep 2021.

Is AF55 XLX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF55 XLX 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 AF55 XLX?

AF55 XLX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.