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RF55 GCZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 122,892 miles on the clock, averaging 6,738 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.

MOT & Mileage History for RF55 GCZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,892
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,738

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading122,892 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21,033
Average per year6,738
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF55 GCZ 21k46k72k97k123k '08'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,892 miles
Since last MOT+21,033 miles
PASS
Mileage101,859 miles
Since last MOT+17,404 miles
PASS
Mileage84,455 miles
Since last MOT+17,390 miles
PASS
Mileage67,065 miles
Since last MOT+2,375 miles
PASS
Mileage64,690 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,690 miles
Since last MOT+6,522 miles
PASS
Mileage58,168 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,168 miles
Since last MOT+175 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,993 miles
Since last MOT+2,001 miles
PASS
Mileage55,992 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,991 miles
Since last MOT+4,701 miles
PASS
Mileage51,290 miles
Since last MOT+1,952 miles
PASS
Mileage49,338 miles
Since last MOT+817 miles
PASS
Mileage48,521 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,521 miles
Since last MOT+3,122 miles
PASS
Mileage45,399 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,398 miles
Since last MOT+3,834 miles
PASS
Mileage41,564 miles
Since last MOT+5,767 miles
PASS
Mileage35,797 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,797 miles
Since last MOT+5,019 miles
PASS
Mileage30,778 miles
Since last MOT+5,184 miles
PASS
Mileage25,594 miles
Since last MOT+5,035 miles
PASS
Mileage20,559 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil

The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 GCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RF55 GCZ

What car is RF55 GCZ?

RF55 GCZ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RF55 GCZ?

The last recorded mileage for RF55 GCZ was 122,892 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF55 GCZ passed its MOT?

RF55 GCZ has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 5 Jan 2024.

Is RF55 GCZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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