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 Petrol 1390cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 11 (56% pass rate). It has 83,055 miles on the clock, averaging 4,452 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for OU05 SWJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 83,055 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,829 |
| Average per year | 4,452 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OU05 SWJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OU — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About OU05 SWJ
What car is OU05 SWJ?
OU05 SWJ is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Oxford in 2005.
What is the mileage of OU05 SWJ?
The last recorded mileage for OU05 SWJ was 83,055 miles, recorded on 28 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OU05 SWJ passed its MOT?
OU05 SWJ has had 25 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (14 passes, 11 failures). It last was tested on 28 Nov 2023.
Is OU05 SWJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU05 SWJ 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 SWJ?
OU05 SWJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.