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RA55 XUK

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourSilver
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 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 106,176 miles on the clock, averaging 4,985 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RA55 XUK

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
106,176
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
83%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,985

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

Low mileage
Latest reading106,176 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,606
Average per year4,985
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA55 XUK 18k40k62k84k106k '08'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,176 miles
Since last MOT+1,606 miles
PASS
Mileage104,570 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,520 miles
Since last MOT+2,087 miles
PASS
Mileage102,433 miles
Since last MOT+14,781 miles
PASS
Mileage87,652 miles
Since last MOT+4,979 miles
PASS
Mileage82,673 miles
Since last MOT+5,274 miles
PASS
Mileage77,399 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,379 miles
Since last MOT+3,076 miles
PASS
Mileage74,303 miles
Since last MOT+5,817 miles
PASS
Mileage68,486 miles
Since last MOT+4,576 miles
PASS
Mileage63,910 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,866 miles
Since last MOT+3,955 miles
PASS
Mileage59,911 miles
Since last MOT+8,320 miles
PASS
Mileage51,591 miles
Since last MOT+344 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,247 miles
Since last MOT+8,544 miles
PASS
Mileage42,703 miles
Since last MOT+321 miles
PASS
Mileage42,382 miles
Since last MOT+2,577 miles
PASS
Mileage39,805 miles
Since last MOT+3,285 miles
PASS
Mileage36,520 miles
Since last MOT+3,682 miles
PASS
Mileage32,838 miles
Since last MOT+4,315 miles
PASS
Mileage28,523 miles
Since last MOT+5,579 miles
PASS
Mileage22,944 miles
Since last MOT+4,804 miles
PASS
Mileage18,140 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RA55 XUK

What car is RA55 XUK?

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

What is the mileage of RA55 XUK?

The last recorded mileage for RA55 XUK was 106,176 miles, recorded on 13 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA55 XUK passed its MOT?

RA55 XUK has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Jul 2026.

Is RA55 XUK ULEZ compliant?

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

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