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AO55 OXB

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 151,558 miles on the clock, averaging 14,749 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 AO55 OXB

MOT Status
Due date passed
151,558
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2008
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
14,749

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading151,558 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,909
Average per year14,749
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AO55 OXB 60k83k106k129k152k '08'14'12

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,558 miles
Since last MOT+4,909 miles
PASS
Mileage146,649 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,649 miles
Since last MOT+7,716 miles
PASS
Mileage138,933 miles
Since last MOT+9,462 miles
PASS
Mileage129,471 miles
Since last MOT+21,524 miles
PASS
Mileage107,947 miles
Since last MOT+22,984 miles
PASS
Mileage84,963 miles
Since last MOT+24,745 miles
PASS
Mileage60,218 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

RegistrationAO55 OXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAO — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About AO55 OXB

What car is AO55 OXB?

AO55 OXB is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Norwich in 2005.

What is the mileage of AO55 OXB?

The last recorded mileage for AO55 OXB was 151,558 miles, recorded on 11 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO55 OXB passed its MOT?

AO55 OXB has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 11 Nov 2014.

Is AO55 OXB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO55 OXB 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 AO55 OXB?

AO55 OXB is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.