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FM05 OUW

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 145,430 miles on the clock, averaging 7,668 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FM05 OUW

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,430
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,668

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading145,430 miles
Reading date
Miles last year39
Average per year7,668
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FM05 OUW 29k58k87k116k145k '08'23'18

Check FM05 OUW

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,430 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,391 miles
Since last MOT+10,685 miles
PASS
Mileage134,706 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,705 miles
Since last MOT+8,234 miles
PASS
Mileage126,471 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,471 miles
Since last MOT+11,056 miles
PASS
Mileage115,415 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,413 miles
Since last MOT+9,875 miles
PASS
Mileage105,538 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,538 miles
Since last MOT+10,730 miles
PASS
Mileage94,808 miles
Since last MOT+4,511 miles
PASS
Mileage90,297 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,296 miles
Since last MOT+4,124 miles
PASS
Mileage86,172 miles
Since last MOT+5,053 miles
PASS
Mileage81,119 miles
Since last MOT+4,937 miles
PASS
Mileage76,182 miles
Since last MOT+5,098 miles
PASS
Mileage71,084 miles
Since last MOT+6,582 miles
PASS
Mileage64,502 miles
Since last MOT+8,086 miles
PASS
Mileage56,416 miles
Since last MOT+9,297 miles
PASS
Mileage47,119 miles
Since last MOT+8,222 miles
PASS
Mileage38,897 miles
Since last MOT+9,667 miles
PASS
Mileage29,230 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 OUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About FM05 OUW

What car is FM05 OUW?

FM05 OUW is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of FM05 OUW?

The last recorded mileage for FM05 OUW was 145,430 miles, recorded on 13 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM05 OUW passed its MOT?

FM05 OUW has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 13 Sep 2023.

Is FM05 OUW ULEZ compliant?

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

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