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FN05 XSE

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1600cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 147,281 miles on the clock, averaging 9,307 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FN05 XSE

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,281
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,307

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 reading147,281 miles
Reading date
Miles last year156
Average per year9,307
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FN05 XSE 21k52k84k116k147k '08'21'16

Check FN05 XSE

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,281 miles
Since last MOT+156 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,125 miles
Since last MOT+5,621 miles
PASS
Mileage141,504 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,504 miles
Since last MOT+13,246 miles
PASS
Mileage128,258 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,258 miles
Since last MOT+11,566 miles
PASS
Mileage116,692 miles
Since last MOT+13,656 miles
PASS
Mileage103,036 miles
Since last MOT+15,022 miles
PASS
Mileage88,014 miles
Since last MOT+14,058 miles
PASS
Mileage73,956 miles
Since last MOT+11,717 miles
PASS
Mileage62,239 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,239 miles
Since last MOT+6,157 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,082 miles
Since last MOT+7,309 miles
PASS
Mileage48,773 miles
Since last MOT+7,357 miles
PASS
Mileage41,416 miles
Since last MOT+5,734 miles
PASS
Mileage35,682 miles
Since last MOT+7,203 miles
PASS
Mileage28,479 miles
Since last MOT+7,692 miles
PASS
Mileage20,787 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 XSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFN — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About FN05 XSE

What car is FN05 XSE?

FN05 XSE is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of FN05 XSE?

The last recorded mileage for FN05 XSE was 147,281 miles, recorded on 8 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FN05 XSE passed its MOT?

FN05 XSE has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Oct 2021.

Is FN05 XSE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FN05 XSE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FN05 XSE?

FN05 XSE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.