Vehicle summary
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 Diesel 2000cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 157,788 miles on the clock, averaging 8,000 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RF55 ALU
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 157,788 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,000 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RF55 ALU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2000cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RF — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About RF55 ALU
What car is RF55 ALU?
RF55 ALU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.
What is the mileage of RF55 ALU?
The last recorded mileage for RF55 ALU was 157,788 miles, recorded on 6 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RF55 ALU passed its MOT?
RF55 ALU has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Nov 2018.
Is RF55 ALU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF55 ALU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is RF55 ALU?
RF55 ALU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.