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RA55 BMO

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 164,610 miles on the clock, averaging 6,719 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RA55 BMO

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,610
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
6,719

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading164,610 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,719
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA55 BMO 55k82k110k137k165k '08'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,610 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,610 miles
Since last MOT+10,320 miles
PASS
Mileage154,290 miles
Since last MOT+9,959 miles
PASS
Mileage144,331 miles
Since last MOT+11,423 miles
PASS
Mileage132,908 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,901 miles
Since last MOT+8,252 miles
PASS
Mileage124,649 miles
Since last MOT+4,428 miles
PASS
Mileage120,221 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,211 miles
Since last MOT+3,996 miles
PASS
Mileage116,215 miles
Since last MOT+3,492 miles
PASS
Mileage112,723 miles
Since last MOT+4,227 miles
PASS
Mileage108,496 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,494 miles
Since last MOT+3,989 miles
PASS
Mileage104,505 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,500 miles
Since last MOT+3,634 miles
PASS
Mileage100,866 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,866 miles
Since last MOT+3,693 miles
PASS
Mileage97,173 miles
Since last MOT+3,208 miles
PASS
Mileage93,965 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,965 miles
Since last MOT+3,664 miles
PASS
Mileage90,301 miles
Since last MOT+7,112 miles
PASS
Mileage83,189 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,189 miles
Since last MOT+8,053 miles
PASS
Mileage75,136 miles
Since last MOT+20,141 miles
PASS
Mileage54,995 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,994 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 BMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RA55 BMO

What car is RA55 BMO?

RA55 BMO is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RA55 BMO?

The last recorded mileage for RA55 BMO was 164,610 miles, recorded on 7 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA55 BMO passed its MOT?

RA55 BMO has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 7 Mar 2025.

Is RA55 BMO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA55 BMO 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 RA55 BMO?

RA55 BMO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.