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OY55 OAB

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Grey Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourGrey
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 213,999 miles on the clock, averaging 12,164 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OY55 OAB

MOT Status
Due date passed
213,999
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
12,164

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading213,999 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18,283
Average per year12,164
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY55 OAB 37k81k125k170k214k '08'23'16

Check OY55 OAB

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage213,999 miles
Since last MOT+18,283 miles
PASS
Mileage195,716 miles
Since last MOT+22,210 miles
PASS
Mileage173,506 miles
Since last MOT+6,705 miles
PASS
Mileage166,801 miles
Since last MOT+20,655 miles
PASS
Mileage146,146 miles
Since last MOT+22,858 miles
PASS
Mileage123,288 miles
Since last MOT+18,616 miles
PASS
Mileage104,672 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,672 miles
Since last MOT+4,492 miles
PASS
Mileage100,180 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,180 miles
Since last MOT+6,033 miles
PASS
Mileage94,147 miles
Since last MOT+8,672 miles
PASS
Mileage85,475 miles
Since last MOT+10,077 miles
PASS
Mileage75,398 miles
Since last MOT+7,573 miles
PASS
Mileage67,825 miles
Since last MOT+11,340 miles
PASS
Mileage56,485 miles
Since last MOT+9,595 miles
PASS
Mileage46,890 miles
Since last MOT+10,322 miles
PASS
Mileage36,568 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About OY55 OAB

What car is OY55 OAB?

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

What is the mileage of OY55 OAB?

The last recorded mileage for OY55 OAB was 213,999 miles, recorded on 17 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY55 OAB passed its MOT?

OY55 OAB has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 17 Mar 2023.

Is OY55 OAB ULEZ compliant?

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

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