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OU05 VYC

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
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 1984cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 9 (67% pass rate). It has 146,822 miles on the clock, averaging 6,688 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 VYC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
146,822
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2009
67%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
6,688

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 reading146,822 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,642
Average per year6,688
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU05 VYC 31k60k89k118k147k '09'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,822 miles
Since last MOT+2,642 miles
PASS
Mileage144,180 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,180 miles
Since last MOT+3,737 miles
PASS
Mileage140,443 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,442 miles
Since last MOT+403 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,039 miles
Since last MOT+6,908 miles
PASS
Mileage133,131 miles
Since last MOT+6,274 miles
PASS
Mileage126,857 miles
Since last MOT+5,244 miles
PASS
Mileage121,613 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,613 miles
Since last MOT+4,367 miles
PASS
Mileage117,246 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,246 miles
Since last MOT+7,707 miles
PASS
Mileage109,539 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,538 miles
Since last MOT+6,353 miles
PASS
Mileage103,185 miles
Since last MOT+7,306 miles
PASS
Mileage95,879 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,879 miles
Since last MOT+6,308 miles
PASS
Mileage89,571 miles
Since last MOT+5,904 miles
PASS
Mileage83,667 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,667 miles
Since last MOT+6,800 miles
PASS
Mileage76,867 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,867 miles
Since last MOT+5,111 miles
PASS
Mileage71,756 miles
Since last MOT+8,001 miles
PASS
Mileage63,755 miles
Since last MOT+11,544 miles
PASS
Mileage52,211 miles
Since last MOT+12,020 miles
PASS
Mileage40,191 miles
Since last MOT+8,890 miles
PASS
Mileage31,301 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 VYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About OU05 VYC

What car is OU05 VYC?

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

What is the mileage of OU05 VYC?

The last recorded mileage for OU05 VYC was 146,822 miles, recorded on 8 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU05 VYC passed its MOT?

OU05 VYC has had 27 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (18 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 8 Jul 2026.

Is OU05 VYC ULEZ compliant?

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

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