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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 7 (72% pass rate). It has 114,094 miles on the clock, averaging 5,487 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 HXJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 114,094 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 35 |
| Average per year | 5,487 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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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 | OY55 HXJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1900cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OY — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About OY55 HXJ
What car is OY55 HXJ?
OY55 HXJ is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Oxford in 2005.
What is the mileage of OY55 HXJ?
The last recorded mileage for OY55 HXJ was 114,094 miles, recorded on 5 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OY55 HXJ passed its MOT?
OY55 HXJ has had 25 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (18 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 5 Aug 2026.
Is OY55 HXJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY55 HXJ 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 HXJ?
OY55 HXJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.