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FY55 BXL

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 12 (56% pass rate). It has 152,909 miles on the clock, averaging 7,609 miles per year, around 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 FY55 BXL

MOT Status
Due date passed
152,909
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2008
56%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
7,609

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 reading152,909 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,655
Average per year7,609
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FY55 BXL 28k59k90k122k153k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage152,909 miles
Since last MOT+5,655 miles
PASS
Mileage147,254 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,254 miles
Since last MOT+4,002 miles
PASS
Mileage143,252 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,252 miles
Since last MOT+2,671 miles
PASS
Mileage140,581 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,581 miles
Since last MOT+2,076 miles
PASS
Mileage138,505 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,505 miles
Since last MOT+1,980 miles
PASS
Mileage136,525 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,525 miles
Since last MOT+3,457 miles
PASS
Mileage133,068 miles
Since last MOT+3,748 miles
PASS
Mileage129,320 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,320 miles
Since last MOT+4,723 miles
PASS
Mileage124,597 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,597 miles
Since last MOT+5,365 miles
PASS
Mileage119,232 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,232 miles
Since last MOT+13,056 miles
PASS
Mileage106,176 miles
Since last MOT+14,080 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,096 miles
Since last MOT+10,995 miles
PASS
Mileage81,101 miles
Since last MOT+12,957 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,144 miles
Since last MOT+10,010 miles
PASS
Mileage58,134 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,134 miles
Since last MOT+5,613 miles
PASS
Mileage52,521 miles
Since last MOT+11,948 miles
PASS
Mileage40,573 miles
Since last MOT+12,802 miles
PASS
Mileage27,771 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

RegistrationFY55 BXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFY — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About FY55 BXL

What car is FY55 BXL?

FY55 BXL is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2005.

What is the mileage of FY55 BXL?

The last recorded mileage for FY55 BXL was 152,909 miles, recorded on 14 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FY55 BXL passed its MOT?

FY55 BXL has had 27 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (15 passes, 12 failures). It last was tested on 14 Feb 2025.

Is FY55 BXL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FY55 BXL 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 FY55 BXL?

FY55 BXL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.