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RA55 GLF

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourSilver
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 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 154,503 miles on the clock, averaging 9,198 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RA55 GLF

MOT Status
Due date passed
154,503
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,198

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading154,503 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year9,198
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA55 GLF 40k69k97k126k155k '08'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,503 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,501 miles
Since last MOT+5,071 miles
PASS
Mileage149,430 miles
Since last MOT+5,406 miles
PASS
Mileage144,024 miles
Since last MOT+6,413 miles
PASS
Mileage137,611 miles
Since last MOT+4,596 miles
PASS
Mileage133,015 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,015 miles
Since last MOT+7,990 miles
PASS
Mileage125,025 miles
Since last MOT+11,538 miles
PASS
Mileage113,487 miles
Since last MOT+9,072 miles
PASS
Mileage104,415 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,404 miles
Since last MOT+7,338 miles
PASS
Mileage97,066 miles
Since last MOT+7,485 miles
PASS
Mileage89,581 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,581 miles
Since last MOT+4,626 miles
PASS
Mileage84,955 miles
Since last MOT+17,865 miles
PASS
Mileage67,090 miles
Since last MOT+26,943 miles
PASS
Mileage40,147 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 GLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RA55 GLF

What car is RA55 GLF?

RA55 GLF is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RA55 GLF?

The last recorded mileage for RA55 GLF was 154,503 miles, recorded on 26 Apr 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA55 GLF passed its MOT?

RA55 GLF has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Apr 2021.

Is RA55 GLF ULEZ compliant?

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

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