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 Diesel 1900cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 167,513 miles on the clock, averaging 8,640 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.
MOT & Mileage History for OY05 JNK
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 167,513 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 81 |
| Average per year | 8,640 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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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
| Registration | OY05 JNK |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1900cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OY — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About OY05 JNK
What car is OY05 JNK?
OY05 JNK is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Oxford in 2005.
What is the mileage of OY05 JNK?
The last recorded mileage for OY05 JNK was 167,513 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OY05 JNK passed its MOT?
OY05 JNK has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2024.
Is OY05 JNK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY05 JNK 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 OY05 JNK?
OY05 JNK is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.