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FA05 AKX

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 60,722 miles on the clock, averaging 2,697 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FA05 AKX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
60,722
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
2,697

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading60,722 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,277
Average per year2,697
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FA05 AKX 13k25k37k49k61k '08'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage60,722 miles
Since last MOT+8,277 miles
PASS
Mileage52,445 miles
Since last MOT+115 miles
PASS
Mileage52,330 miles
Since last MOT+998 miles
PASS
Mileage51,332 miles
Since last MOT+986 miles
PASS
Mileage50,346 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,325 miles
Since last MOT+927 miles
PASS
Mileage49,398 miles
Since last MOT+1,680 miles
PASS
Mileage47,718 miles
Since last MOT+1,817 miles
PASS
Mileage45,901 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,901 miles
Since last MOT+2,591 miles
PASS
Mileage43,310 miles
Since last MOT+3,144 miles
PASS
Mileage40,166 miles
Since last MOT+3,241 miles
PASS
Mileage36,925 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,925 miles
Since last MOT+3,957 miles
PASS
Mileage32,968 miles
Since last MOT+3,480 miles
PASS
Mileage29,488 miles
Since last MOT+3,421 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,067 miles
Since last MOT+3,969 miles
PASS
Mileage22,098 miles
Since last MOT+3,773 miles
PASS
Mileage18,325 miles
Since last MOT+4,905 miles
PASS
Mileage13,420 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 AKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFA — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About FA05 AKX

What car is FA05 AKX?

FA05 AKX is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of FA05 AKX?

The last recorded mileage for FA05 AKX was 60,722 miles, recorded on 18 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FA05 AKX passed its MOT?

FA05 AKX has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Feb 2026.

Is FA05 AKX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FA05 AKX 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 FA05 AKX?

FA05 AKX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.