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NX05 XNN

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Stockton, North · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 1896cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 181,880 miles on the clock, averaging 11,434 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 XNN

MOT Status
Due date passed
181,880
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
11,434

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading181,880 miles
Reading date
Miles last year23,146
Average per year11,434
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NX05 XNN 20k61k101k141k182k '08'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage181,880 miles
Since last MOT+23,146 miles
PASS
Mileage158,734 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,728 miles
Since last MOT+7,227 miles
PASS
Mileage151,501 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,494 miles
Since last MOT+11,393 miles
PASS
Mileage140,101 miles
Since last MOT+18,205 miles
PASS
Mileage121,896 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,896 miles
Since last MOT+11,848 miles
PASS
Mileage110,048 miles
Since last MOT+100 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,948 miles
Since last MOT+13,979 miles
PASS
Mileage95,969 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,969 miles
Since last MOT+17,940 miles
PASS
Mileage78,029 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,029 miles
Since last MOT+10,589 miles
PASS
Mileage67,440 miles
Since last MOT+12,173 miles
PASS
Mileage55,267 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,267 miles
Since last MOT+11,972 miles
PASS
Mileage43,295 miles
Since last MOT+12,078 miles
PASS
Mileage31,217 miles
Since last MOT+5,662 miles
PASS
Mileage25,555 miles
Since last MOT+2,620 miles
PASS
Mileage22,935 miles
Since last MOT+2,684 miles
PASS
Mileage20,251 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

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

RegistrationNX05 XNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeNX — Stockton, North
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About NX05 XNN

What car is NX05 XNN?

NX05 XNN is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stockton in 2005.

What is the mileage of NX05 XNN?

The last recorded mileage for NX05 XNN was 181,880 miles, recorded on 19 Apr 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NX05 XNN passed its MOT?

NX05 XNN has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 19 Apr 2022.

Is NX05 XNN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NX05 XNN 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 XNN?

NX05 XNN is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.