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OE05 DNY

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 89,016 miles on the clock, averaging 8,301 miles per year, around 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 OE05 DNY

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,016
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
8,301

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading89,016 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year8,301
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OE05 DNY 22k39k56k72k89k '08'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,016 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,012 miles
Since last MOT+9,302 miles
PASS
Mileage79,710 miles
Since last MOT+10,789 miles
PASS
Mileage68,921 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,921 miles
Since last MOT+9,018 miles
PASS
Mileage59,903 miles
Since last MOT+1,909 miles
PASS
Mileage57,994 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,992 miles
Since last MOT+7,580 miles
PASS
Mileage50,412 miles
Since last MOT+5,568 miles
PASS
Mileage44,844 miles
Since last MOT+8,737 miles
PASS
Mileage36,107 miles
Since last MOT+13,818 miles
PASS
Mileage22,289 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

RegistrationOE05 DNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeOE — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About OE05 DNY

What car is OE05 DNY?

OE05 DNY is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2005.

What is the mileage of OE05 DNY?

The last recorded mileage for OE05 DNY was 89,016 miles, recorded on 23 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OE05 DNY passed its MOT?

OE05 DNY has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 23 Sep 2016.

Is OE05 DNY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OE05 DNY 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 OE05 DNY?

OE05 DNY is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.