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 Diesel 1896cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 159,585 miles on the clock, averaging 9,046 miles per year, above 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 KM55 XPN
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 159,585 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 18,166 |
| Average per year | 9,046 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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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
| Registration | KM55 XPN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | KM — Luton, Luton and Northampton |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About KM55 XPN
What car is KM55 XPN?
KM55 XPN is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2005.
What is the mileage of KM55 XPN?
The last recorded mileage for KM55 XPN was 159,585 miles, recorded on 10 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has KM55 XPN passed its MOT?
KM55 XPN has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Nov 2020.
Is KM55 XPN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, KM55 XPN 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 KM55 XPN?
KM55 XPN is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.