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MW55 OLJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourBlack
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 2000cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 148,865 miles on the clock, averaging 8,819 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MW55 OLJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,865
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,819

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 reading148,865 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,819
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MW55 OLJ 50k75k99k124k149k '08'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,865 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,864 miles
Since last MOT+10,505 miles
PASS
Mileage138,359 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,354 miles
Since last MOT+12,090 miles
PASS
Mileage126,264 miles
Since last MOT+13,812 miles
PASS
Mileage112,452 miles
Since last MOT+3,468 miles
PASS
Mileage108,984 miles
Since last MOT+20,130 miles
PASS
Mileage88,854 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,854 miles
Since last MOT+4,535 miles
PASS
Mileage84,319 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,319 miles
Since last MOT+5,111 miles
PASS
Mileage79,208 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,208 miles
Since last MOT+3,985 miles
PASS
Mileage75,223 miles
Since last MOT+3,857 miles
PASS
Mileage71,366 miles
Since last MOT+2,992 miles
PASS
Mileage68,374 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,374 miles
Since last MOT+4,259 miles
PASS
Mileage64,115 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,115 miles
Since last MOT+14,029 miles
PASS
Mileage50,086 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 OLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeMW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About MW55 OLJ

What car is MW55 OLJ?

MW55 OLJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of MW55 OLJ?

The last recorded mileage for MW55 OLJ was 148,865 miles, recorded on 18 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW55 OLJ passed its MOT?

MW55 OLJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 18 Jan 2020.

Is MW55 OLJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW55 OLJ 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 MW55 OLJ?

MW55 OLJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.