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RA55 NYY

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 2000cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 116,828 miles on the clock, averaging 4,376 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for RA55 NYY

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,828
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
86%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,376

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

Low mileage
Latest reading116,828 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,376
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA55 NYY 43k61k80k98k117k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,828 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,828 miles
Since last MOT+1,573 miles
PASS
Mileage115,255 miles
Since last MOT+1,485 miles
PASS
Mileage113,770 miles
Since last MOT+1,991 miles
PASS
Mileage111,779 miles
Since last MOT+2,640 miles
PASS
Mileage109,139 miles
Since last MOT+5,313 miles
PASS
Mileage103,826 miles
PASS
Mileage143,989 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,942 miles
Since last MOT+4,677 miles
PASS
Mileage139,265 miles
Since last MOT+7,391 miles
PASS
Mileage131,874 miles
Since last MOT+8,119 miles
PASS
Mileage123,755 miles
Since last MOT+11,485 miles
PASS
Mileage112,270 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,270 miles
Since last MOT+9,363 miles
PASS
Mileage102,907 miles
Since last MOT+9,365 miles
PASS
Mileage93,542 miles
Since last MOT+5,404 miles
PASS
Mileage88,138 miles
Since last MOT+5,058 miles
PASS
Mileage83,080 miles
Since last MOT+3,533 miles
PASS
Mileage79,547 miles
Since last MOT+11,277 miles
PASS
Mileage68,270 miles
Since last MOT+25,431 miles
PASS
Mileage42,839 miles

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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 NYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RA55 NYY

What car is RA55 NYY?

RA55 NYY is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RA55 NYY?

The last recorded mileage for RA55 NYY was 116,828 miles, recorded on 7 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA55 NYY passed its MOT?

RA55 NYY has had 21 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (18 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Oct 2025.

Is RA55 NYY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA55 NYY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RA55 NYY?

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