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LR55 XSL

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 113,244 miles on the clock, averaging 8,987 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LR55 XSL

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,244
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2008
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
8,987

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading113,244 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,588
Average per year8,987
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR55 XSL 27k49k70k92k113k '08'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,244 miles
Since last MOT+2,588 miles
PASS
Mileage110,656 miles
Since last MOT+2,735 miles
PASS
Mileage107,921 miles
Since last MOT+7,987 miles
PASS
Mileage99,934 miles
Since last MOT+18,030 miles
PASS
Mileage81,904 miles
Since last MOT+14,411 miles
PASS
Mileage67,493 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,493 miles
Since last MOT+13,013 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,480 miles
Since last MOT+3,819 miles
PASS
Mileage50,661 miles
Since last MOT+8,572 miles
PASS
Mileage42,089 miles
Since last MOT+7,732 miles
PASS
Mileage34,357 miles
Since last MOT+7,004 miles
PASS
Mileage27,353 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 XSL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About LR55 XSL

What car is LR55 XSL?

LR55 XSL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2005.

What is the mileage of LR55 XSL?

The last recorded mileage for LR55 XSL was 113,244 miles, recorded on 18 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR55 XSL passed its MOT?

LR55 XSL has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 18 Jun 2018.

Is LR55 XSL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR55 XSL 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 LR55 XSL?

LR55 XSL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.