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OU05 PYW

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Grey Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourGrey
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 157,129 miles on the clock, averaging 6,422 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 OU05 PYW

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,129
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,422

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

Below average
Latest reading157,129 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,183
Average per year6,422
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU05 PYW 63k87k110k134k157k '08'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,129 miles
Since last MOT+6,183 miles
PASS
Mileage150,946 miles
Since last MOT+4,367 miles
PASS
Mileage146,579 miles
Since last MOT+4,658 miles
PASS
Mileage141,921 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,895 miles
Since last MOT+5,415 miles
PASS
Mileage136,480 miles
Since last MOT+6,613 miles
PASS
Mileage129,867 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,866 miles
Since last MOT+8,560 miles
PASS
Mileage121,306 miles
Since last MOT+9,562 miles
PASS
Mileage111,744 miles
Since last MOT+10,829 miles
PASS
Mileage100,915 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
PASS
Mileage100,887 miles
Since last MOT+1,312 miles
PASS
Mileage99,575 miles
Since last MOT+10,872 miles
PASS
Mileage88,703 miles
Since last MOT+5,937 miles
PASS
Mileage82,766 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,766 miles
Since last MOT+9,510 miles
PASS
Mileage73,256 miles
Since last MOT+10,071 miles
PASS
Mileage63,185 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 PYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About OU05 PYW

What car is OU05 PYW?

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

What is the mileage of OU05 PYW?

The last recorded mileage for OU05 PYW was 157,129 miles, recorded on 12 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU05 PYW passed its MOT?

OU05 PYW has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Nov 2022.

Is OU05 PYW ULEZ compliant?

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

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