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FE55 XVL

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 171,814 miles on the clock, averaging 11,289 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FE55 XVL

MOT Status
Due date passed
171,814
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
11,289

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading171,814 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year11,289
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FE55 XVL 56k85k114k143k172k '08'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,814 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,806 miles
Since last MOT+10,827 miles
PASS
Mileage160,979 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,971 miles
Since last MOT+6,800 miles
PASS
Mileage154,171 miles
Since last MOT+4,930 miles
PASS
Mileage149,241 miles
Since last MOT+7,349 miles
PASS
Mileage141,892 miles
Since last MOT+10,348 miles
PASS
Mileage131,544 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,543 miles
Since last MOT+12,258 miles
PASS
Mileage119,285 miles
Since last MOT+13,799 miles
PASS
Mileage105,486 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,486 miles
Since last MOT+19,850 miles
PASS
Mileage85,636 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,636 miles
Since last MOT+14,802 miles
PASS
Mileage70,834 miles
Since last MOT+14,840 miles
PASS
Mileage55,994 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 XVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFE — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About FE55 XVL

What car is FE55 XVL?

FE55 XVL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of FE55 XVL?

The last recorded mileage for FE55 XVL was 171,814 miles, recorded on 17 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FE55 XVL passed its MOT?

FE55 XVL has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 17 Jan 2019.

Is FE55 XVL ULEZ compliant?

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

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