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OU55 YGL

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 2000cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 104,627 miles on the clock, averaging 5,288 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OU55 YGL

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,627
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,288

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading104,627 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,538
Average per year5,288
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU55 YGL 26k46k65k85k105k '08'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,627 miles
Since last MOT+2,538 miles
PASS
Mileage102,089 miles
Since last MOT+2,328 miles
PASS
Mileage99,761 miles
Since last MOT+2,225 miles
PASS
Mileage97,536 miles
Since last MOT+3,614 miles
PASS
Mileage93,922 miles
Since last MOT+5,436 miles
PASS
Mileage88,486 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,486 miles
Since last MOT+6,786 miles
PASS
Mileage81,700 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,700 miles
Since last MOT+5,593 miles
PASS
Mileage76,107 miles
Since last MOT+4,104 miles
PASS
Mileage72,003 miles
Since last MOT+3,812 miles
PASS
Mileage68,191 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,189 miles
Since last MOT+5,189 miles
PASS
Mileage63,000 miles
Since last MOT+6,176 miles
PASS
Mileage56,824 miles
Since last MOT+5,767 miles
PASS
Mileage51,057 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,057 miles
Since last MOT+7,458 miles
PASS
Mileage43,599 miles
Since last MOT+6,081 miles
PASS
Mileage37,518 miles
Since last MOT+11,251 miles
PASS
Mileage26,267 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 YGL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About OU55 YGL

What car is OU55 YGL?

OU55 YGL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Oxford in 2005.

What is the mileage of OU55 YGL?

The last recorded mileage for OU55 YGL was 104,627 miles, recorded on 6 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU55 YGL passed its MOT?

OU55 YGL has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Sep 2023.

Is OU55 YGL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU55 YGL 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 OU55 YGL?

OU55 YGL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.