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RA55 NZB

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourGrey
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 1600cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 102,695 miles on the clock, averaging 5,004 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RA55 NZB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
102,695
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,004

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading102,695 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,004
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RA55 NZB 17k38k60k81k103k '08'26'18

Check RA55 NZB

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,695 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,695 miles
Since last MOT+6,552 miles
PASS
Mileage96,143 miles
Since last MOT+4,988 miles
PASS
Mileage91,155 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,155 miles
Since last MOT+5,196 miles
PASS
Mileage85,959 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,954 miles
Since last MOT+3,751 miles
PASS
Mileage82,203 miles
Since last MOT+6,023 miles
PASS
Mileage76,180 miles
Since last MOT+3,139 miles
PASS
Mileage73,041 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,038 miles
Since last MOT+4,564 miles
PASS
Mileage68,474 miles
Since last MOT+4,122 miles
PASS
Mileage64,352 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,350 miles
Since last MOT+4,947 miles
PASS
Mileage59,403 miles
Since last MOT+5,292 miles
PASS
Mileage54,111 miles
Since last MOT+4,565 miles
PASS
Mileage49,546 miles
Since last MOT+4,795 miles
PASS
Mileage44,751 miles
Since last MOT+5,826 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,925 miles
Since last MOT+10,521 miles
PASS
Mileage28,404 miles
Since last MOT+5,426 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,978 miles
Since last MOT+5,958 miles
PASS
Mileage17,020 miles
Since last MOT+87 miles
FAIL
Mileage16,933 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 NZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RA55 NZB

What car is RA55 NZB?

RA55 NZB is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RA55 NZB?

The last recorded mileage for RA55 NZB was 102,695 miles, recorded on 7 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA55 NZB passed its MOT?

RA55 NZB has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 7 Jan 2026.

Is RA55 NZB ULEZ compliant?

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

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