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RA55 UMY

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 73,027 miles on the clock, averaging 10,526 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RA55 UMY

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,027
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2008
80%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
10,526

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 reading73,027 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,137
Average per year10,526
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RA55 UMY 30k41k51k62k73k '08'13'11

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Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,027 miles
Since last MOT+10,137 miles
PASS
Mileage62,890 miles
Since last MOT+10,290 miles
PASS
Mileage52,600 miles
Since last MOT+11,697 miles
PASS
Mileage40,903 miles
Since last MOT+11,160 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,743 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RA55 UMY

What car is RA55 UMY?

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

What is the mileage of RA55 UMY?

The last recorded mileage for RA55 UMY was 73,027 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA55 UMY passed its MOT?

RA55 UMY has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 12 Jan 2013.

Is RA55 UMY ULEZ compliant?

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

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