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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 126,544 miles on the clock, averaging 8,057 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 KX55 XLB
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 126,544 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,057 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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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
| Registration | KX55 XLB |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | KX — Luton, Luton and Northampton |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About KX55 XLB
What car is KX55 XLB?
KX55 XLB is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Luton in 2005.
What is the mileage of KX55 XLB?
The last recorded mileage for KX55 XLB was 126,544 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has KX55 XLB passed its MOT?
KX55 XLB has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 27 Feb 2020.
Is KX55 XLB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, KX55 XLB 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 KX55 XLB?
KX55 XLB is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.