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FX55 XLA

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 1598cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 147,790 miles on the clock, averaging 7,880 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FX55 XLA

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,790
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,880

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 reading147,790 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,751
Average per year7,880
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FX55 XLA 31k60k89k119k148k '08'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,790 miles
Since last MOT+5,751 miles
PASS
Mileage142,039 miles
Since last MOT+12,208 miles
PASS
Mileage129,831 miles
Since last MOT+168 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,663 miles
Since last MOT+20,954 miles
PASS
Mileage108,709 miles
Since last MOT+8,446 miles
PASS
Mileage100,263 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,261 miles
Since last MOT+7,388 miles
PASS
Mileage92,873 miles
Since last MOT+6,920 miles
PASS
Mileage85,953 miles
Since last MOT+6,142 miles
PASS
Mileage79,811 miles
Since last MOT+6,427 miles
PASS
Mileage73,384 miles
Since last MOT+7,051 miles
PASS
Mileage66,333 miles
Since last MOT+8,382 miles
PASS
Mileage57,951 miles
Since last MOT+6,558 miles
PASS
Mileage51,393 miles
Since last MOT+6,229 miles
PASS
Mileage45,164 miles
Since last MOT+6,509 miles
PASS
Mileage38,655 miles
Since last MOT+7,885 miles
PASS
Mileage30,770 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 XLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFX — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About FX55 XLA

What car is FX55 XLA?

FX55 XLA is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2005.

What is the mileage of FX55 XLA?

The last recorded mileage for FX55 XLA was 147,790 miles, recorded on 5 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FX55 XLA passed its MOT?

FX55 XLA has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 5 Jul 2023.

Is FX55 XLA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FX55 XLA 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 FX55 XLA?

FX55 XLA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.