Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2005 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1900cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 131,665 miles on the clock, averaging 6,003 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 SY05 OOH
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 131,665 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5 |
| Average per year | 6,003 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SY05 OOH |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1900cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About SY05 OOH
What car is SY05 OOH?
SY05 OOH is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Inverness in 2005.
What is the mileage of SY05 OOH?
The last recorded mileage for SY05 OOH was 131,665 miles, recorded on 9 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY05 OOH passed its MOT?
SY05 OOH has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Aug 2024.
Is SY05 OOH ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY05 OOH 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 SY05 OOH?
SY05 OOH is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.