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OY55 HXB

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1900cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1900cc
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 1900cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 91,753 miles on the clock, averaging 5,233 miles per year, below 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 OY55 HXB

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,753
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,233

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading91,753 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,672
Average per year5,233
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY55 HXB 19k37k55k73k92k '08'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,753 miles
Since last MOT+2,672 miles
PASS
Mileage89,081 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,075 miles
Since last MOT+1,203 miles
PASS
Mileage87,872 miles
Since last MOT+2,545 miles
PASS
Mileage85,327 miles
Since last MOT+4,508 miles
PASS
Mileage80,819 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,818 miles
Since last MOT+3,807 miles
PASS
Mileage77,011 miles
Since last MOT+5,763 miles
PASS
Mileage71,248 miles
Since last MOT+7,870 miles
PASS
Mileage63,378 miles
Since last MOT+3,691 miles
PASS
Mileage59,687 miles
Since last MOT+4,088 miles
PASS
Mileage55,599 miles
Since last MOT+7,461 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,138 miles
Since last MOT+6,784 miles
PASS
Mileage41,354 miles
Since last MOT+7,895 miles
PASS
Mileage33,459 miles
Since last MOT+7,593 miles
PASS
Mileage25,866 miles
Since last MOT+7,279 miles
PASS
Mileage18,587 miles

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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

RegistrationOY55 HXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About OY55 HXB

What car is OY55 HXB?

OY55 HXB is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Oxford in 2005.

What is the mileage of OY55 HXB?

The last recorded mileage for OY55 HXB was 91,753 miles, recorded on 5 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY55 HXB passed its MOT?

OY55 HXB has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Aug 2022.

Is OY55 HXB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY55 HXB 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 OY55 HXB?

OY55 HXB is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.