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OY55 LBU

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourBlue
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 2000cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 155,783 miles on the clock, averaging 13,781 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OY55 LBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
155,783
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
13,781

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading155,783 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,799
Average per year13,781
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OY55 LBU 48k75k102k129k156k '08'16'12

Check OY55 LBU

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,783 miles
Since last MOT+9,799 miles
PASS
Mileage145,984 miles
Since last MOT+145 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,839 miles
Since last MOT+10,559 miles
PASS
Mileage135,280 miles
Since last MOT+8,386 miles
PASS
Mileage126,894 miles
Since last MOT+13,743 miles
PASS
Mileage113,151 miles
Since last MOT+15,020 miles
PASS
Mileage98,131 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,131 miles
Since last MOT+12,720 miles
PASS
Mileage85,411 miles
Since last MOT+21,296 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,115 miles
Since last MOT+16,311 miles
PASS
Mileage47,804 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 LBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About OY55 LBU

What car is OY55 LBU?

OY55 LBU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Oxford in 2005.

What is the mileage of OY55 LBU?

The last recorded mileage for OY55 LBU was 155,783 miles, recorded on 15 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY55 LBU passed its MOT?

OY55 LBU has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 Jun 2016.

Is OY55 LBU ULEZ compliant?

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

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