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FE55 NEU

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 126,978 miles on the clock, averaging 8,179 miles per year, around 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 FE55 NEU

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,978
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,179

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading126,978 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year8,179
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FE55 NEU 30k54k78k103k127k '08'20'16

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,978 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,974 miles
Since last MOT+6,139 miles
PASS
Mileage120,835 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,831 miles
Since last MOT+9,815 miles
PASS
Mileage111,016 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,016 miles
Since last MOT+11,221 miles
PASS
Mileage99,795 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,795 miles
Since last MOT+11,005 miles
PASS
Mileage88,790 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,789 miles
Since last MOT+9,938 miles
PASS
Mileage78,851 miles
Since last MOT+12,991 miles
PASS
Mileage65,860 miles
Since last MOT+6,785 miles
PASS
Mileage59,075 miles
Since last MOT+5,617 miles
PASS
Mileage53,458 miles
Since last MOT+5,032 miles
PASS
Mileage48,426 miles
Since last MOT+5,042 miles
PASS
Mileage43,384 miles
Since last MOT+4,541 miles
PASS
Mileage38,843 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,843 miles
Since last MOT+9,103 miles
PASS
Mileage29,740 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

RegistrationFE55 NEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFE — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About FE55 NEU

What car is FE55 NEU?

FE55 NEU is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of FE55 NEU?

The last recorded mileage for FE55 NEU was 126,978 miles, recorded on 8 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FE55 NEU passed its MOT?

FE55 NEU has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 8 Jul 2020.

Is FE55 NEU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FE55 NEU 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 FE55 NEU?

FE55 NEU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.