Vehicle summary
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 136,780 miles on the clock, averaging 7,276 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for OY05 DHC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 136,780 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,276 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OY05 DHC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OY — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About OY05 DHC
What car is OY05 DHC?
OY05 DHC is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Oxford in 2005.
What is the mileage of OY05 DHC?
The last recorded mileage for OY05 DHC was 136,780 miles, recorded on 11 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OY05 DHC passed its MOT?
OY05 DHC has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 Oct 2021.
Is OY05 DHC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY05 DHC 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 DHC?
OY05 DHC is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.