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FM05 OLJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 159,322 miles on the clock, averaging 10,701 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FM05 OLJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
159,322
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
10,701

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 reading159,322 miles
Reading date
Miles last year154
Average per year10,701
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM05 OLJ 33k64k96k128k159k '08'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,322 miles
Since last MOT+154 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,168 miles
Since last MOT+4,275 miles
PASS
Mileage154,893 miles
Since last MOT+4,810 miles
PASS
Mileage150,083 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,083 miles
Since last MOT+4,815 miles
PASS
Mileage145,268 miles
Since last MOT+13,043 miles
PASS
Mileage132,225 miles
Since last MOT+13,517 miles
PASS
Mileage118,708 miles
Since last MOT+13,435 miles
PASS
Mileage105,273 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,273 miles
Since last MOT+13,120 miles
PASS
Mileage92,153 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,153 miles
Since last MOT+15,231 miles
PASS
Mileage76,922 miles
Since last MOT+13,661 miles
PASS
Mileage63,261 miles
Since last MOT+10,051 miles
PASS
Mileage53,210 miles
Since last MOT+12,687 miles
PASS
Mileage40,523 miles
Since last MOT+8,006 miles
PASS
Mileage32,517 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,517 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 OLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About FM05 OLJ

What car is FM05 OLJ?

FM05 OLJ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of FM05 OLJ?

The last recorded mileage for FM05 OLJ was 159,322 miles, recorded on 23 Apr 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM05 OLJ passed its MOT?

FM05 OLJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Apr 2020.

Is FM05 OLJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM05 OLJ 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 FM05 OLJ?

FM05 OLJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.