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NJ05 XLF

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Newcastle, North · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 71,995 miles on the clock, averaging 4,458 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NJ05 XLF

MOT Status
Due date passed
71,995
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,458

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading71,995 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,922
Average per year4,458
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NJ05 XLF 13k27k42k57k72k '08'21'15

Check NJ05 XLF

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage71,995 miles
Since last MOT+2,922 miles
PASS
Mileage69,073 miles
Since last MOT+11,711 miles
PASS
Mileage57,362 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,362 miles
Since last MOT+7,951 miles
PASS
Mileage49,411 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,411 miles
Since last MOT+3,658 miles
PASS
Mileage45,753 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,753 miles
Since last MOT+4,434 miles
PASS
Mileage41,319 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,309 miles
Since last MOT+4,600 miles
PASS
Mileage36,709 miles
Since last MOT+3,142 miles
PASS
Mileage33,567 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,567 miles
Since last MOT+3,934 miles
PASS
Mileage29,633 miles
Since last MOT+3,328 miles
PASS
Mileage26,305 miles
Since last MOT+3,700 miles
PASS
Mileage22,605 miles
Since last MOT+2,587 miles
PASS
Mileage20,018 miles
Since last MOT+3,438 miles
PASS
Mileage16,580 miles
Since last MOT+3,996 miles
PASS
Mileage12,584 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 XLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeNJ — Newcastle, North
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About NJ05 XLF

What car is NJ05 XLF?

NJ05 XLF is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2005.

What is the mileage of NJ05 XLF?

The last recorded mileage for NJ05 XLF was 71,995 miles, recorded on 28 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NJ05 XLF passed its MOT?

NJ05 XLF has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Jun 2021.

Is NJ05 XLF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NJ05 XLF 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 NJ05 XLF?

NJ05 XLF is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.