Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2005 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 174,598 miles on the clock, averaging 10,812 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.
MOT & Mileage History for NX05 XEB
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 174,598 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,079 |
| Average per year | 10,812 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil
The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | NX05 XEB |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | NX — Stockton, North |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About NX05 XEB
What car is NX05 XEB?
NX05 XEB is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stockton in 2005.
What is the mileage of NX05 XEB?
The last recorded mileage for NX05 XEB was 174,598 miles, recorded on 22 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NX05 XEB passed its MOT?
NX05 XEB has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 22 Oct 2020.
Is NX05 XEB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NX05 XEB 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 NX05 XEB?
NX05 XEB is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.