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OY05 DFA

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 4 MOT tests on record, passing 2 and failing 2 (50% pass rate). It has 71,257 miles on the clock, averaging 10,358 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for OY05 DFA

MOT Status
Due date passed
71,257
Last Mileage
Recorded
4
Total Tests
Since 2008
50%
Pass Rate
2 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 4 tests on record
10,358

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading71,257 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,253
Average per year10,358
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OY05 DFA 40k48k56k64k71k '08'11'10

Check OY05 DFA

Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage71,257 miles
Since last MOT+8,253 miles
PASS
Mileage63,004 miles
Since last MOT+9,374 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,630 miles
Since last MOT+13,167 miles
PASS
Mileage40,463 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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BUD/BCA

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 DFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About OY05 DFA

What car is OY05 DFA?

OY05 DFA is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Oxford in 2005.

What is the mileage of OY05 DFA?

The last recorded mileage for OY05 DFA was 71,257 miles, recorded on 17 Feb 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY05 DFA passed its MOT?

OY05 DFA has had 4 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (2 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 17 Feb 2011.

Is OY05 DFA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY05 DFA 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 OY05 DFA?

OY05 DFA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.