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OY05 JVJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Grey Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourGrey
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 2000cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 67,244 miles on the clock, averaging 6,138 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for OY05 JVJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
67,244
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2008
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
6,138

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 reading67,244 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,138
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OY05 JVJ 18k31k43k55k67k '08'16'12

Check OY05 JVJ

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage67,244 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,244 miles
Since last MOT+8,588 miles
PASS
Mileage58,656 miles
Since last MOT+8,636 miles
PASS
Mileage50,020 miles
Since last MOT+11,518 miles
PASS
Mileage38,502 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,502 miles
Since last MOT+5,345 miles
PASS
Mileage33,157 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,152 miles
Since last MOT+3,896 miles
PASS
Mileage29,256 miles
Since last MOT+4,776 miles
PASS
Mileage24,480 miles
Since last MOT+6,078 miles
PASS
Mileage18,402 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 JVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About OY05 JVJ

What car is OY05 JVJ?

OY05 JVJ is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Oxford in 2005.

What is the mileage of OY05 JVJ?

The last recorded mileage for OY05 JVJ was 67,244 miles, recorded on 19 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY05 JVJ passed its MOT?

OY05 JVJ has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 Feb 2016.

Is OY05 JVJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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