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FE55 XXM

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 1896cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 78,934 miles on the clock, averaging 4,261 miles per year, well below 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 XXM

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,934
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,261

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading78,934 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,714
Average per year4,261
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FE55 XXM 15k31k47k63k79k '08'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,934 miles
Since last MOT+5,714 miles
PASS
Mileage73,220 miles
Since last MOT+4,546 miles
PASS
Mileage68,674 miles
Since last MOT+4,497 miles
PASS
Mileage64,177 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,177 miles
Since last MOT+3,640 miles
PASS
Mileage60,537 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,537 miles
Since last MOT+5,288 miles
PASS
Mileage55,249 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,207 miles
Since last MOT+4,713 miles
PASS
Mileage50,494 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,494 miles
Since last MOT+5,738 miles
PASS
Mileage44,756 miles
Since last MOT+4,001 miles
PASS
Mileage40,755 miles
Since last MOT+4,077 miles
PASS
Mileage36,678 miles
Since last MOT+72 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,606 miles
Since last MOT+3,942 miles
PASS
Mileage32,664 miles
Since last MOT+2,456 miles
PASS
Mileage30,208 miles
Since last MOT+6,291 miles
PASS
Mileage23,917 miles
Since last MOT+2,778 miles
PASS
Mileage21,139 miles
Since last MOT+3,341 miles
PASS
Mileage17,798 miles
Since last MOT+2,831 miles
PASS
Mileage14,967 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 XXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 XXM

What car is FE55 XXM?

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

What is the mileage of FE55 XXM?

The last recorded mileage for FE55 XXM was 78,934 miles, recorded on 6 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FE55 XXM passed its MOT?

FE55 XXM has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Sep 2023.

Is FE55 XXM ULEZ compliant?

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

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