Vehicle summary
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 1390cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 124,748 miles on the clock, averaging 6,960 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for FY05 XET
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 124,748 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,960 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FY05 XET |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FY — Lincoln, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About FY05 XET
What car is FY05 XET?
FY05 XET is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2005.
What is the mileage of FY05 XET?
The last recorded mileage for FY05 XET was 124,748 miles, recorded on 31 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FY05 XET passed its MOT?
FY05 XET has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 31 Aug 2022.
Is FY05 XET ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FY05 XET 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 FY05 XET?
FY05 XET is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.