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OW05 KJE

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 1896cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.

MOT & Mileage History for OW05 KJE

MOT Status
Due date passed
N/A
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,744

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading202,300 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year8,744
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OW05 KJE 65k100k134k168k202k '08'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
PASS
Mileage202,300 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage202,297 miles
Since last MOT+6,081 miles
PASS
Mileage196,216 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage196,216 miles
Since last MOT+6,998 miles
PASS
Mileage189,218 miles
Since last MOT+9,163 miles
PASS
Mileage180,055 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage180,041 miles
Since last MOT+11,135 miles
PASS
Mileage168,906 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,904 miles
Since last MOT+9,472 miles
PASS
Mileage159,432 miles
Since last MOT+14,826 miles
PASS
Mileage144,606 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,599 miles
Since last MOT+11,497 miles
PASS
Mileage133,102 miles
Since last MOT+7,000 miles
PASS
Mileage126,102 miles
Since last MOT+4,673 miles
PASS
Mileage121,429 miles
Since last MOT+4,110 miles
PASS
Mileage117,319 miles
Since last MOT+5,600 miles
PASS
Mileage111,719 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,719 miles
Since last MOT+11,272 miles
PASS
Mileage100,447 miles
Since last MOT+9,572 miles
PASS
Mileage90,875 miles
Since last MOT+13,467 miles
PASS
Mileage77,408 miles
Since last MOT+12,167 miles
PASS
Mileage65,241 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil

The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 KJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeOW — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About OW05 KJE

What car is OW05 KJE?

OW05 KJE is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2005.

Has OW05 KJE passed its MOT?

OW05 KJE has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 7 Apr 2025.

Is OW05 KJE ULEZ compliant?

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

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