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FY05 XEX

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 1598cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 143,684 miles on the clock, averaging 6,772 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FY05 XEX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
143,684
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
86%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,772

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading143,684 miles
Reading date
Miles last year30
Average per year6,772
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FY05 XEX 22k53k83k113k144k '08'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,684 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
PASS
Mileage143,654 miles
Since last MOT+4,919 miles
PASS
Mileage138,735 miles
Since last MOT+6,438 miles
PASS
Mileage132,297 miles
Since last MOT+533 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,764 miles
Since last MOT+4,129 miles
PASS
Mileage127,635 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,634 miles
Since last MOT+17,802 miles
PASS
Mileage109,832 miles
Since last MOT+14,042 miles
PASS
Mileage95,790 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,790 miles
Since last MOT+8,340 miles
PASS
Mileage87,450 miles
Since last MOT+10,235 miles
PASS
Mileage77,215 miles
Since last MOT+3,257 miles
PASS
Mileage73,958 miles
Since last MOT+8,255 miles
PASS
Mileage65,703 miles
Since last MOT+8,040 miles
PASS
Mileage57,663 miles
Since last MOT+6,247 miles
PASS
Mileage51,416 miles
Since last MOT+5,641 miles
PASS
Mileage45,775 miles
Since last MOT+6,817 miles
PASS
Mileage38,958 miles
Since last MOT+5,037 miles
PASS
Mileage33,921 miles
Since last MOT+6,384 miles
PASS
Mileage27,537 miles
Since last MOT+5,343 miles
PASS
Mileage22,194 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 XEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFY — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About FY05 XEX

What car is FY05 XEX?

FY05 XEX is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2005.

What is the mileage of FY05 XEX?

The last recorded mileage for FY05 XEX was 143,684 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FY05 XEX passed its MOT?

FY05 XEX has had 21 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (18 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Feb 2026.

Is FY05 XEX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FY05 XEX 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 XEX?

FY05 XEX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.