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PO55 XUE

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourSilver
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 67,221 miles on the clock, averaging 3,107 miles per year, well 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 PO55 XUE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
67,221
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
3,107

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading67,221 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,107
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PO55 XUE 13k27k40k54k67k '08'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage67,221 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,221 miles
Since last MOT+1,972 miles
PASS
Mileage65,249 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,242 miles
Since last MOT+4,490 miles
PASS
Mileage60,752 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,748 miles
Since last MOT+5,876 miles
PASS
Mileage54,872 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,872 miles
Since last MOT+6,170 miles
PASS
Mileage48,702 miles
Since last MOT+8,914 miles
PASS
Mileage39,788 miles
Since last MOT+221 miles
PASS
Mileage39,567 miles
Since last MOT+624 miles
PASS
Mileage38,943 miles
Since last MOT+1,507 miles
PASS
Mileage37,436 miles
Since last MOT+1,484 miles
PASS
Mileage35,952 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,952 miles
Since last MOT+2,202 miles
PASS
Mileage33,750 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,750 miles
Since last MOT+3,354 miles
PASS
Mileage30,396 miles
Since last MOT+2,840 miles
PASS
Mileage27,556 miles
Since last MOT+3,944 miles
PASS
Mileage23,612 miles
Since last MOT+5,251 miles
PASS
Mileage18,361 miles
Since last MOT+4,920 miles
FAIL
Mileage13,441 miles

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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

RegistrationPO55 XUE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePO — Preston, Preston
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About PO55 XUE

What car is PO55 XUE?

PO55 XUE is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Preston in 2005.

What is the mileage of PO55 XUE?

The last recorded mileage for PO55 XUE was 67,221 miles, recorded on 4 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PO55 XUE passed its MOT?

PO55 XUE has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 4 Feb 2026.

Is PO55 XUE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PO55 XUE 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 PO55 XUE?

PO55 XUE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.