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OU05 PPX

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourBlue
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 1984cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 129,227 miles on the clock, averaging 4,495 miles per year, well 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 OU05 PPX

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,227
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,495

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading129,227 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,495
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU05 PPX 51k71k90k110k129k '08'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,227 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,227 miles
Since last MOT+10,754 miles
PASS
Mileage118,473 miles
Since last MOT+81 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,392 miles
Since last MOT+1,518 miles
PASS
Mileage116,874 miles
Since last MOT+8,655 miles
PASS
Mileage108,219 miles
Since last MOT+897 miles
PASS
Mileage107,322 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,320 miles
Since last MOT+2,578 miles
PASS
Mileage104,742 miles
Since last MOT+3,543 miles
PASS
Mileage101,199 miles
Since last MOT+9,268 miles
PASS
Mileage91,931 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,930 miles
Since last MOT+5,251 miles
PASS
Mileage86,679 miles
Since last MOT+7,516 miles
PASS
Mileage79,163 miles
Since last MOT+68 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,095 miles
Since last MOT+6,359 miles
PASS
Mileage72,736 miles
Since last MOT+10,051 miles
PASS
Mileage62,685 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,684 miles
Since last MOT+7,225 miles
PASS
Mileage55,459 miles
Since last MOT+4,420 miles
PASS
Mileage51,039 miles

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 PPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About OU05 PPX

What car is OU05 PPX?

OU05 PPX is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Oxford in 2005.

What is the mileage of OU05 PPX?

The last recorded mileage for OU05 PPX was 129,227 miles, recorded on 8 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU05 PPX passed its MOT?

OU05 PPX has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 8 Jul 2025.

Is OU05 PPX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU05 PPX 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 OU05 PPX?

OU05 PPX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.