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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 123,065 miles on the clock, averaging 6,444 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for HN05 XNL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 123,065 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8 |
| Average per year | 6,444 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | HN05 XNL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | HN — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About HN05 XNL
What car is HN05 XNL?
HN05 XNL is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2005.
What is the mileage of HN05 XNL?
The last recorded mileage for HN05 XNL was 123,065 miles, recorded on 24 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has HN05 XNL passed its MOT?
HN05 XNL has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Nov 2022.
Is HN05 XNL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, HN05 XNL 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 HN05 XNL?
HN05 XNL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.