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RA05 CZJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 152,274 miles on the clock, averaging 8,325 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 RA05 CZJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
152,274
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,325

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading152,274 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,325
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA05 CZJ 55k79k103k128k152k '08'20'14

Check RA05 CZJ

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,274 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,274 miles
Since last MOT+7,891 miles
PASS
Mileage144,383 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,383 miles
Since last MOT+5,419 miles
PASS
Mileage138,964 miles
Since last MOT+3,599 miles
PASS
Mileage135,365 miles
Since last MOT+3,551 miles
PASS
Mileage131,814 miles
Since last MOT+3,832 miles
PASS
Mileage127,982 miles
Since last MOT+5,923 miles
PASS
Mileage122,059 miles
Since last MOT+13,764 miles
PASS
Mileage108,295 miles
Since last MOT+13,298 miles
PASS
Mileage94,997 miles
Since last MOT+11,338 miles
PASS
Mileage83,659 miles
Since last MOT+96 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,563 miles
Since last MOT+14,121 miles
PASS
Mileage69,442 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,442 miles
Since last MOT+14,750 miles
PASS
Mileage54,692 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

RegistrationRA05 CZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About RA05 CZJ

What car is RA05 CZJ?

RA05 CZJ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RA05 CZJ?

The last recorded mileage for RA05 CZJ was 152,274 miles, recorded on 13 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA05 CZJ passed its MOT?

RA05 CZJ has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Jan 2020.

Is RA05 CZJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA05 CZJ 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 RA05 CZJ?

RA05 CZJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.