Vehicle summary
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 137,120 miles on the clock, averaging 6,564 miles per year, below 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 OE55 JWD
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 137,120 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,564 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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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
| Registration | OE55 JWD |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OE — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About OE55 JWD
What car is OE55 JWD?
OE55 JWD is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2005.
What is the mileage of OE55 JWD?
The last recorded mileage for OE55 JWD was 137,120 miles, recorded on 29 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OE55 JWD passed its MOT?
OE55 JWD has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 Dec 2025.
Is OE55 JWD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OE55 JWD 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 OE55 JWD?
OE55 JWD is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.