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NG05 LXL

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Silver Registered in Newcastle, North · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 2000cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 166,372 miles on the clock, averaging 8,538 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NG05 LXL

MOT Status
Due date passed
166,372
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,538

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading166,372 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,084
Average per year8,538
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NG05 LXL 35k68k101k134k166k '08'23'14

Check NG05 LXL

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,372 miles
Since last MOT+6,084 miles
PASS
Mileage160,288 miles
Since last MOT+6,077 miles
PASS
Mileage154,211 miles
Since last MOT+5,829 miles
PASS
Mileage148,382 miles
Since last MOT+8,901 miles
PASS
Mileage139,481 miles
Since last MOT+7,535 miles
PASS
Mileage131,946 miles
Since last MOT+8,357 miles
PASS
Mileage123,589 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,589 miles
Since last MOT+9,813 miles
PASS
Mileage113,776 miles
Since last MOT+11,739 miles
PASS
Mileage102,037 miles
Since last MOT+12,180 miles
PASS
Mileage89,857 miles
Since last MOT+12,384 miles
PASS
Mileage77,473 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,473 miles
Since last MOT+4,378 miles
PASS
Mileage73,095 miles
Since last MOT+8,389 miles
PASS
Mileage64,706 miles
Since last MOT+7,979 miles
PASS
Mileage56,727 miles
Since last MOT+7,664 miles
PASS
Mileage49,063 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,062 miles
Since last MOT+2,295 miles
PASS
Mileage46,767 miles
Since last MOT+11,493 miles
PASS
Mileage35,274 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,274 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 LXL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeNG — Newcastle, North
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About NG05 LXL

What car is NG05 LXL?

NG05 LXL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2005.

What is the mileage of NG05 LXL?

The last recorded mileage for NG05 LXL was 166,372 miles, recorded on 15 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NG05 LXL passed its MOT?

NG05 LXL has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Sep 2023.

Is NG05 LXL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NG05 LXL 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 NG05 LXL?

NG05 LXL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.