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MF05 XHL

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 55,012 miles on the clock, averaging 1,977 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MF05 XHL

MOT Status
Due date passed
55,012
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
86%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
1,977

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading55,012 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,090
Average per year1,977
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MF05 XHL 21k30k38k47k55k '08'25'18

Check MF05 XHL

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage55,012 miles
Since last MOT+8,090 miles
PASS
Mileage46,922 miles
Since last MOT+6,296 miles
PASS
Mileage40,626 miles
Since last MOT+98 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,528 miles
Since last MOT+5,399 miles
PASS
Mileage35,129 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,129 miles
Since last MOT+436 miles
PASS
Mileage34,693 miles
Since last MOT+489 miles
PASS
Mileage34,204 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,204 miles
Since last MOT+297 miles
PASS
Mileage33,907 miles
Since last MOT+494 miles
PASS
Mileage33,413 miles
Since last MOT+598 miles
PASS
Mileage32,815 miles
Since last MOT+575 miles
PASS
Mileage32,240 miles
Since last MOT+925 miles
PASS
Mileage31,315 miles
Since last MOT+1,246 miles
PASS
Mileage30,069 miles
Since last MOT+1,249 miles
PASS
Mileage28,820 miles
Since last MOT+1,186 miles
PASS
Mileage27,634 miles
Since last MOT+1,315 miles
PASS
Mileage26,319 miles
Since last MOT+1,288 miles
PASS
Mileage25,031 miles
Since last MOT+1,701 miles
PASS
Mileage23,330 miles
Since last MOT+2,008 miles
PASS
Mileage21,322 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 XHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeMF — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About MF05 XHL

What car is MF05 XHL?

MF05 XHL is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of MF05 XHL?

The last recorded mileage for MF05 XHL was 55,012 miles, recorded on 3 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MF05 XHL passed its MOT?

MF05 XHL has had 21 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (18 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 Oct 2025.

Is MF05 XHL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MF05 XHL 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 MF05 XHL?

MF05 XHL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.