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RA55 XNK

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 98,506 miles on the clock, averaging 5,952 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RA55 XNK

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,506
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
5,952

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading98,506 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,249
Average per year5,952
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RA55 XNK 45k59k72k85k99k '08'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,506 miles
Since last MOT+9,249 miles
PASS
Mileage89,257 miles
Since last MOT+7,209 miles
PASS
Mileage82,048 miles
Since last MOT+6,029 miles
PASS
Mileage76,019 miles
Since last MOT+221 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,798 miles
Since last MOT+6,190 miles
PASS
Mileage69,608 miles
Since last MOT+5,566 miles
PASS
Mileage64,042 miles
Since last MOT+4,741 miles
PASS
Mileage59,301 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,301 miles
Since last MOT+5,500 miles
PASS
Mileage53,801 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,801 miles
Since last MOT+4,288 miles
PASS
Mileage49,513 miles
Since last MOT+4,146 miles
PASS
Mileage45,367 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 XNK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RA55 XNK

What car is RA55 XNK?

RA55 XNK is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RA55 XNK?

The last recorded mileage for RA55 XNK was 98,506 miles, recorded on 11 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA55 XNK passed its MOT?

RA55 XNK has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Oct 2017.

Is RA55 XNK ULEZ compliant?

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

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