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RA55 XUV

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourBlack
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 2000cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 154,010 miles on the clock, averaging 7,185 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for RA55 XUV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
154,010
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
86%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,185

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 reading154,010 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,055
Average per year7,185
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA55 XUV 33k63k93k124k154k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,010 miles
Since last MOT+14,055 miles
PASS
Mileage139,955 miles
Since last MOT+9,253 miles
PASS
Mileage130,702 miles
Since last MOT+6,106 miles
PASS
Mileage124,596 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,596 miles
Since last MOT+5,573 miles
PASS
Mileage119,023 miles
Since last MOT+2,793 miles
PASS
Mileage116,230 miles
Since last MOT+4,212 miles
PASS
Mileage112,018 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,018 miles
Since last MOT+5,172 miles
PASS
Mileage106,846 miles
Since last MOT+6,665 miles
PASS
Mileage100,181 miles
Since last MOT+6,704 miles
PASS
Mileage93,477 miles
Since last MOT+5,936 miles
PASS
Mileage87,541 miles
Since last MOT+9,519 miles
PASS
Mileage78,022 miles
Since last MOT+7,934 miles
PASS
Mileage70,088 miles
Since last MOT+7,998 miles
PASS
Mileage62,090 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,090 miles
Since last MOT+7,896 miles
PASS
Mileage54,194 miles
Since last MOT+5,411 miles
PASS
Mileage48,783 miles
Since last MOT+6,387 miles
PASS
Mileage42,396 miles
Since last MOT+9,487 miles
PASS
Mileage32,909 miles

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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 XUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RA55 XUV

What car is RA55 XUV?

RA55 XUV is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RA55 XUV?

The last recorded mileage for RA55 XUV was 154,010 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA55 XUV passed its MOT?

RA55 XUV has had 21 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (18 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 23 Oct 2025.

Is RA55 XUV ULEZ compliant?

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

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