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OY55 HXT

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 185,679 miles on the clock, averaging 8,907 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 OY55 HXT

MOT Status
Due date passed
185,679
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
8,907

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading185,679 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,907
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OY55 HXT 38k75k112k149k186k '08'25'17

Check OY55 HXT

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage185,679 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage185,679 miles
Since last MOT+6,270 miles
PASS
Mileage179,409 miles
Since last MOT+6,879 miles
PASS
Mileage172,530 miles
Since last MOT+8,452 miles
PASS
Mileage164,078 miles
Since last MOT+683 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,395 miles
Since last MOT+7,588 miles
PASS
Mileage155,807 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,807 miles
Since last MOT+4,749 miles
PASS
Mileage151,058 miles
Since last MOT+8,908 miles
PASS
Mileage142,150 miles
Since last MOT+10,632 miles
PASS
Mileage131,518 miles
Since last MOT+8,796 miles
PASS
Mileage122,722 miles
Since last MOT+8,276 miles
PASS
Mileage114,446 miles
Since last MOT+7,617 miles
PASS
Mileage106,829 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,829 miles
Since last MOT+1,506 miles
PASS
Mileage105,323 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,323 miles
Since last MOT+10,706 miles
PASS
Mileage94,617 miles
Since last MOT+11,069 miles
PASS
Mileage83,548 miles
Since last MOT+12,203 miles
PASS
Mileage71,345 miles
Since last MOT+9,407 miles
PASS
Mileage61,938 miles
Since last MOT+11,466 miles
PASS
Mileage50,472 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,455 miles
Since last MOT+12,392 miles
PASS
Mileage38,063 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 HXT
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 HXT

What car is OY55 HXT?

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

What is the mileage of OY55 HXT?

The last recorded mileage for OY55 HXT was 185,679 miles, recorded on 19 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY55 HXT passed its MOT?

OY55 HXT has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 Mar 2025.

Is OY55 HXT ULEZ compliant?

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

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