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EO55 OCH

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 149,466 miles on the clock, averaging 11,041 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 EO55 OCH

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,466
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
11,041

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 reading149,466 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,041
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EO55 OCH 40k67k95k122k149k '08'18'14

Check EO55 OCH

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,466 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,466 miles
Since last MOT+8,718 miles
PASS
Mileage140,748 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,748 miles
Since last MOT+9,827 miles
PASS
Mileage130,921 miles
Since last MOT+11,884 miles
PASS
Mileage119,037 miles
Since last MOT+8,447 miles
PASS
Mileage110,590 miles
Since last MOT+11,909 miles
PASS
Mileage98,681 miles
Since last MOT+12,856 miles
PASS
Mileage85,825 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,780 miles
Since last MOT+10,170 miles
PASS
Mileage75,610 miles
Since last MOT+11,050 miles
PASS
Mileage64,560 miles
Since last MOT+9,669 miles
PASS
Mileage54,891 miles
Since last MOT+15,243 miles
PASS
Mileage39,648 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

RegistrationEO55 OCH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About EO55 OCH

What car is EO55 OCH?

EO55 OCH is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EO55 OCH?

The last recorded mileage for EO55 OCH was 149,466 miles, recorded on 16 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO55 OCH passed its MOT?

EO55 OCH has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Aug 2018.

Is EO55 OCH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO55 OCH 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 EO55 OCH?

EO55 OCH is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.