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OW05 EXZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 143,414 miles on the clock, averaging 7,332 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OW05 EXZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,414
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,332

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 reading143,414 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,332
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OW05 EXZ 23k53k83k113k143k '08'25'18

Check OW05 EXZ

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,414 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,414 miles
Since last MOT+12,696 miles
PASS
Mileage130,718 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,717 miles
Since last MOT+11,297 miles
PASS
Mileage119,420 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,420 miles
Since last MOT+2,630 miles
PASS
Mileage116,790 miles
Since last MOT+2,843 miles
PASS
Mileage113,947 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,947 miles
Since last MOT+2,484 miles
PASS
Mileage111,463 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,459 miles
Since last MOT+6,848 miles
PASS
Mileage104,611 miles
Since last MOT+10,416 miles
PASS
Mileage94,195 miles
Since last MOT+8,960 miles
PASS
Mileage85,235 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,234 miles
Since last MOT+8,418 miles
PASS
Mileage76,816 miles
Since last MOT+9,552 miles
PASS
Mileage67,264 miles
Since last MOT+11,518 miles
PASS
Mileage55,746 miles
Since last MOT+6,516 miles
PASS
Mileage49,230 miles
Since last MOT+5,833 miles
PASS
Mileage43,397 miles
Since last MOT+7,108 miles
PASS
Mileage36,289 miles
Since last MOT+6,777 miles
PASS
Mileage29,512 miles
Since last MOT+6,966 miles
PASS
Mileage22,546 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 EXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeOW — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About OW05 EXZ

What car is OW05 EXZ?

OW05 EXZ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Oxford in 2005.

What is the mileage of OW05 EXZ?

The last recorded mileage for OW05 EXZ was 143,414 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OW05 EXZ passed its MOT?

OW05 EXZ has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 9 Jan 2025.

Is OW05 EXZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OW05 EXZ 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 OW05 EXZ?

OW05 EXZ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.