Vehicle summary
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 1390cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 68,747 miles on the clock, averaging 3,272 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for PL05 XLS
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 68,747 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2,188 |
| Average per year | 3,272 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | PL05 XLS |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PL — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About PL05 XLS
What car is PL05 XLS?
PL05 XLS is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Preston in 2005.
What is the mileage of PL05 XLS?
The last recorded mileage for PL05 XLS was 68,747 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PL05 XLS passed its MOT?
PL05 XLS has had 22 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (19 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 23 Oct 2025.
Is PL05 XLS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL05 XLS 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 PL05 XLS?
PL05 XLS is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.