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NL55 NGX

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Blue Registered in Newcastle, North · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourBlue
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 2000cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 85,666 miles on the clock, averaging 5,223 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for NL55 NGX

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,666
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,223

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading85,666 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,223
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL55 NGX 20k36k53k69k86k '08'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,666 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,666 miles
Since last MOT+2,405 miles
PASS
Mileage83,261 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,261 miles
Since last MOT+3,469 miles
PASS
Mileage79,792 miles
Since last MOT+72 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,720 miles
Since last MOT+5,467 miles
PASS
Mileage74,253 miles
Since last MOT+6,917 miles
PASS
Mileage67,336 miles
Since last MOT+8,123 miles
PASS
Mileage59,213 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,203 miles
Since last MOT+9,439 miles
PASS
Mileage49,764 miles
Since last MOT+1,213 miles
PASS
Mileage48,551 miles
Since last MOT+5,990 miles
PASS
Mileage42,561 miles
Since last MOT+5,474 miles
PASS
Mileage37,087 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,087 miles
Since last MOT+3,938 miles
PASS
Mileage33,149 miles
Since last MOT+6,183 miles
PASS
Mileage26,966 miles
Since last MOT+7,171 miles
PASS
Mileage19,795 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 NGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About NL55 NGX

What car is NL55 NGX?

NL55 NGX is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2005.

What is the mileage of NL55 NGX?

The last recorded mileage for NL55 NGX was 85,666 miles, recorded on 14 Apr 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL55 NGX passed its MOT?

NL55 NGX has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 Apr 2021.

Is NL55 NGX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL55 NGX 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 NL55 NGX?

NL55 NGX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.