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FH05 XNP

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 118,324 miles on the clock, averaging 5,569 miles per year, 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 FH05 XNP

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,324
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,569

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading118,324 miles
Reading date
Miles last year31,289
Average per year5,569
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FH05 XNP 40k59k79k99k118k '08'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,324 miles
Since last MOT+31,289 miles
PASS
Mileage87,035 miles
Since last MOT+6,287 miles
PASS
Mileage80,748 miles
Since last MOT+4,758 miles
PASS
Mileage75,990 miles
Since last MOT+4,796 miles
PASS
Mileage71,194 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,194 miles
Since last MOT+6,484 miles
PASS
Mileage64,710 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,709 miles
Since last MOT+5,304 miles
PASS
Mileage59,405 miles
Since last MOT+2,553 miles
PASS
Mileage56,852 miles
Since last MOT+2,758 miles
PASS
Mileage54,094 miles
Since last MOT+884 miles
PASS
Mileage53,210 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,210 miles
Since last MOT+2,387 miles
PASS
Mileage50,823 miles
Since last MOT+2,840 miles
PASS
Mileage47,983 miles
Since last MOT+1,708 miles
PASS
Mileage46,275 miles
Since last MOT+4,044 miles
PASS
Mileage42,231 miles
Since last MOT+2,719 miles
PASS
Mileage39,512 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,512 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

RegistrationFH05 XNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFH — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About FH05 XNP

What car is FH05 XNP?

FH05 XNP is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of FH05 XNP?

The last recorded mileage for FH05 XNP was 118,324 miles, recorded on 29 Jul 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH05 XNP passed its MOT?

FH05 XNP has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 Jul 2022.

Is FH05 XNP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FH05 XNP 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 FH05 XNP?

FH05 XNP is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.