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RA55 XUT

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 174,879 miles on the clock, averaging 9,304 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RA55 XUT

MOT Status
Due date passed
174,879
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
9,304

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 reading174,879 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,898
Average per year9,304
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA55 XUT 24k62k99k137k175k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage174,879 miles
Since last MOT+4,898 miles
PASS
Mileage169,981 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,981 miles
Since last MOT+16,764 miles
PASS
Mileage153,217 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,217 miles
Since last MOT+21,083 miles
PASS
Mileage132,134 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,106 miles
Since last MOT+25,732 miles
PASS
Mileage106,374 miles
Since last MOT+5,906 miles
PASS
Mileage100,468 miles
Since last MOT+5,452 miles
PASS
Mileage95,016 miles
Since last MOT+2,942 miles
PASS
Mileage92,074 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,074 miles
Since last MOT+6,085 miles
PASS
Mileage85,989 miles
Since last MOT+8,425 miles
PASS
Mileage77,564 miles
Since last MOT+6,123 miles
PASS
Mileage71,441 miles
Since last MOT+7,552 miles
PASS
Mileage63,889 miles
Since last MOT+7,103 miles
PASS
Mileage56,786 miles
Since last MOT+8,691 miles
PASS
Mileage48,095 miles
Since last MOT+7,795 miles
PASS
Mileage40,300 miles
Since last MOT+8,750 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,550 miles
Since last MOT+7,607 miles
PASS
Mileage23,943 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RA55 XUT

What car is RA55 XUT?

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

What is the mileage of RA55 XUT?

The last recorded mileage for RA55 XUT was 174,879 miles, recorded on 8 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA55 XUT passed its MOT?

RA55 XUT has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Feb 2025.

Is RA55 XUT ULEZ compliant?

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

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