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RA55 UYN

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 1896cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 259,406 miles on the clock, averaging 10,663 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.

MOT & Mileage History for RA55 UYN

MOT Status
Due date passed
259,406
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2020
60%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
10,663

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading259,406 miles
Reading date
Miles last year72
Average per year10,663
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RA55 UYN 206k220k233k246k259k '20'25'23

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage259,406 miles
Since last MOT+72 miles
FAIL
Mileage259,334 miles
Since last MOT+11,096 miles
PASS
Mileage248,238 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage248,238 miles
Since last MOT+12,500 miles
PASS
Mileage235,738 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage235,715 miles
Since last MOT+14,236 miles
PASS
Mileage221,479 miles
Since last MOT+397 miles
FAIL
Mileage221,082 miles
Since last MOT+8,855 miles
PASS
Mileage212,227 miles
Since last MOT+5,740 miles
PASS
Mileage206,487 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil

The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 UYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RA55 UYN

What car is RA55 UYN?

RA55 UYN is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RA55 UYN?

The last recorded mileage for RA55 UYN was 259,406 miles, recorded on 28 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA55 UYN passed its MOT?

RA55 UYN has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 Apr 2025.

Is RA55 UYN ULEZ compliant?

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

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