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RF55 AVC

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 113,648 miles on the clock, averaging 6,076 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for RF55 AVC

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,648
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,076

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 reading113,648 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21,209
Average per year6,076
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF55 AVC 14k39k64k89k114k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,648 miles
Since last MOT+21,209 miles
PASS
Mileage92,439 miles
Since last MOT+2,010 miles
PASS
Mileage90,429 miles
Since last MOT+10,439 miles
PASS
Mileage79,990 miles
Since last MOT+2,126 miles
PASS
Mileage77,864 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,862 miles
Since last MOT+1,257 miles
PASS
Mileage76,605 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,605 miles
Since last MOT+6,992 miles
PASS
Mileage69,613 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,613 miles
Since last MOT+6,201 miles
PASS
Mileage63,412 miles
Since last MOT+5,558 miles
PASS
Mileage57,854 miles
Since last MOT+4,265 miles
PASS
Mileage53,589 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,589 miles
Since last MOT+4,054 miles
PASS
Mileage49,535 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,534 miles
Since last MOT+5,067 miles
PASS
Mileage44,467 miles
Since last MOT+6,088 miles
PASS
Mileage38,379 miles
Since last MOT+5,196 miles
PASS
Mileage33,183 miles
Since last MOT+8,617 miles
PASS
Mileage24,566 miles
Since last MOT+6,551 miles
PASS
Mileage18,015 miles
Since last MOT+4,160 miles
FAIL
Mileage13,855 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 AVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RF55 AVC

What car is RF55 AVC?

RF55 AVC is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RF55 AVC?

The last recorded mileage for RF55 AVC was 113,648 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF55 AVC passed its MOT?

RF55 AVC has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Jan 2025.

Is RF55 AVC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF55 AVC 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 RF55 AVC?

RF55 AVC is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.