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VX05 XEA

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 1968cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 123,679 miles on the clock, averaging 5,240 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for VX05 XEA

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,679
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,240

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 reading123,679 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year5,240
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VX05 XEA 38k59k81k102k124k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,679 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,673 miles
Since last MOT+2,585 miles
PASS
Mileage121,088 miles
Since last MOT+2,915 miles
PASS
Mileage118,173 miles
Since last MOT+103 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,070 miles
Since last MOT+3,811 miles
PASS
Mileage114,259 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,259 miles
Since last MOT+11,344 miles
PASS
Mileage102,915 miles
Since last MOT+8,567 miles
PASS
Mileage94,348 miles
Since last MOT+3,911 miles
PASS
Mileage90,437 miles
Since last MOT+2,739 miles
PASS
Mileage87,698 miles
Since last MOT+3,225 miles
PASS
Mileage84,473 miles
Since last MOT+4,304 miles
PASS
Mileage80,169 miles
Since last MOT+6,666 miles
PASS
Mileage73,503 miles
Since last MOT+5,205 miles
PASS
Mileage68,298 miles
Since last MOT+5,912 miles
PASS
Mileage62,386 miles
Since last MOT+6,042 miles
PASS
Mileage56,344 miles
Since last MOT+5,675 miles
PASS
Mileage50,669 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,669 miles
Since last MOT+3,657 miles
PASS
Mileage47,012 miles
Since last MOT+9,049 miles
PASS
Mileage37,963 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 XEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeVX — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About VX05 XEA

What car is VX05 XEA?

VX05 XEA is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Worcester in 2005.

What is the mileage of VX05 XEA?

The last recorded mileage for VX05 XEA was 123,679 miles, recorded on 14 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VX05 XEA passed its MOT?

VX05 XEA has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Jan 2025.

Is VX05 XEA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VX05 XEA 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 VX05 XEA?

VX05 XEA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.