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OY05 XLO

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 1968cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 129,839 miles on the clock, averaging 4,616 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OY05 XLO

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,839
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,616

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading129,839 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year4,616
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OY05 XLO 51k71k91k110k130k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,839 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,837 miles
Since last MOT+4,130 miles
PASS
Mileage125,707 miles
Since last MOT+5,416 miles
PASS
Mileage120,291 miles
Since last MOT+3,842 miles
PASS
Mileage116,449 miles
Since last MOT+2,270 miles
PASS
Mileage114,179 miles
Since last MOT+2,722 miles
PASS
Mileage111,457 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,457 miles
Since last MOT+4,917 miles
PASS
Mileage106,540 miles
Since last MOT+5,730 miles
PASS
Mileage100,810 miles
Since last MOT+6,001 miles
PASS
Mileage94,809 miles
Since last MOT+5,272 miles
PASS
Mileage89,537 miles
Since last MOT+94 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,443 miles
Since last MOT+6,014 miles
PASS
Mileage83,429 miles
Since last MOT+6,252 miles
PASS
Mileage77,177 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,177 miles
Since last MOT+4,283 miles
PASS
Mileage72,894 miles
Since last MOT+3,994 miles
PASS
Mileage68,900 miles
Since last MOT+4,404 miles
PASS
Mileage64,496 miles
Since last MOT+4,403 miles
PASS
Mileage60,093 miles
Since last MOT+4,517 miles
PASS
Mileage55,576 miles
Since last MOT+4,175 miles
PASS
Mileage51,401 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 XLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About OY05 XLO

What car is OY05 XLO?

OY05 XLO is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Oxford in 2005.

What is the mileage of OY05 XLO?

The last recorded mileage for OY05 XLO was 129,839 miles, recorded on 28 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY05 XLO passed its MOT?

OY05 XLO has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 Mar 2025.

Is OY05 XLO ULEZ compliant?

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

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