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RA55 XNP

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 159,701 miles on the clock, averaging 7,444 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RA55 XNP

MOT Status
Due date passed
159,701
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,444

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading159,701 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,305
Average per year7,444
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA55 XNP 34k66k97k128k160k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,701 miles
Since last MOT+3,305 miles
PASS
Mileage156,396 miles
Since last MOT+5,948 miles
PASS
Mileage150,448 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,448 miles
Since last MOT+6,129 miles
PASS
Mileage144,319 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,319 miles
Since last MOT+7,420 miles
PASS
Mileage136,899 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,899 miles
Since last MOT+4,440 miles
PASS
Mileage132,459 miles
Since last MOT+7,597 miles
PASS
Mileage124,862 miles
Since last MOT+10,473 miles
PASS
Mileage114,389 miles
Since last MOT+5,365 miles
PASS
Mileage109,024 miles
Since last MOT+8,466 miles
PASS
Mileage100,558 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,550 miles
Since last MOT+9,737 miles
PASS
Mileage90,813 miles
Since last MOT+8,303 miles
PASS
Mileage82,510 miles
Since last MOT+6,120 miles
PASS
Mileage76,390 miles
Since last MOT+5,788 miles
PASS
Mileage70,602 miles
Since last MOT+7,859 miles
PASS
Mileage62,743 miles
Since last MOT+12,366 miles
PASS
Mileage50,377 miles
Since last MOT+8,578 miles
PASS
Mileage41,799 miles
Since last MOT+7,395 miles
PASS
Mileage34,404 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 XNP
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 XNP

What car is RA55 XNP?

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

What is the mileage of RA55 XNP?

The last recorded mileage for RA55 XNP was 159,701 miles, recorded on 4 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA55 XNP passed its MOT?

RA55 XNP has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Oct 2025.

Is RA55 XNP ULEZ compliant?

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

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