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RA15 GAU

2015 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 11 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2015
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
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 2015 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1598cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 138,662 miles on the clock, averaging 6,128 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDI engine is known for clha and diesel particulate filter (dpf).

MOT & Mileage History for RA15 GAU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
138,662
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2018
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
6,128

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading138,662 miles
Reading date
Miles last year814
Average per year6,128
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA15 GAU 91k103k115k127k139k '18'26'23

Check RA15 GAU

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,662 miles
Since last MOT+814 miles
PASS
Mileage137,848 miles
Since last MOT+702 miles
PASS
Mileage137,146 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,146 miles
Since last MOT+861 miles
PASS
Mileage136,285 miles
Since last MOT+922 miles
PASS
Mileage135,363 miles
Since last MOT+5,350 miles
PASS
Mileage130,013 miles
Since last MOT+12,894 miles
PASS
Mileage117,119 miles
Since last MOT+4,109 miles
PASS
Mileage113,010 miles
Since last MOT+22,146 miles
PASS
Mileage90,864 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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CLHA

Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)

Clogs from poor fuel quality, short journeys, or failed regens, leading to backpressure.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA15 GAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2015
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier15 — March 2015 to August 2015

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About RA15 GAU

What car is RA15 GAU?

RA15 GAU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2015.

What is the mileage of RA15 GAU?

The last recorded mileage for RA15 GAU was 138,662 miles, recorded on 1 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA15 GAU passed its MOT?

RA15 GAU has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 1 May 2026.

Is RA15 GAU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA15 GAU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2015, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RA15 GAU?

RA15 GAU is approximately 11 years old. Age identifier 15 means registered between 1 March 2015 and 31 August 2015.