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OE05 HTJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourBlack
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 2000cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 105,401 miles on the clock, averaging 7,224 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for OE05 HTJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,401
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,224

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading105,401 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,224
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OE05 HTJ 31k49k68k87k105k '08'18'15

Check OE05 HTJ

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,401 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,401 miles
Since last MOT+4,875 miles
PASS
Mileage100,526 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,526 miles
Since last MOT+7,122 miles
PASS
Mileage93,404 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,404 miles
Since last MOT+5,838 miles
PASS
Mileage87,566 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,566 miles
Since last MOT+9,820 miles
PASS
Mileage77,746 miles
Since last MOT+8,297 miles
PASS
Mileage69,449 miles
Since last MOT+8,737 miles
PASS
Mileage60,712 miles
Since last MOT+4,624 miles
PASS
Mileage56,088 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,082 miles
Since last MOT+7,150 miles
PASS
Mileage48,932 miles
Since last MOT+7,006 miles
PASS
Mileage41,926 miles
Since last MOT+11,356 miles
PASS
Mileage30,570 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.

High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 HTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeOE — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About OE05 HTJ

What car is OE05 HTJ?

OE05 HTJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Oxford in 2005.

What is the mileage of OE05 HTJ?

The last recorded mileage for OE05 HTJ was 105,401 miles, recorded on 12 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OE05 HTJ passed its MOT?

OE05 HTJ has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Oct 2018.

Is OE05 HTJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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