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RF55 GXN

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 1968cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 170,986 miles on the clock, averaging 7,908 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RF55 GXN

MOT Status
Due date passed
170,986
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,908

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading170,986 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,908
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF55 GXN 58k86k114k143k171k '08'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage170,986 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,986 miles
Since last MOT+6,357 miles
PASS
Mileage164,629 miles
Since last MOT+326 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,303 miles
Since last MOT+14,170 miles
PASS
Mileage150,133 miles
Since last MOT+18,232 miles
PASS
Mileage131,901 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,901 miles
Since last MOT+13,769 miles
PASS
Mileage118,132 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,131 miles
Since last MOT+9,743 miles
PASS
Mileage108,388 miles
Since last MOT+10,394 miles
PASS
Mileage97,994 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,989 miles
Since last MOT+3,352 miles
PASS
Mileage94,637 miles
Since last MOT+5,212 miles
PASS
Mileage89,425 miles
Since last MOT+4,740 miles
PASS
Mileage84,685 miles
Since last MOT+3,884 miles
PASS
Mileage80,801 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,801 miles
Since last MOT+4,101 miles
PASS
Mileage76,700 miles
Since last MOT+7,346 miles
PASS
Mileage69,354 miles
Since last MOT+7,557 miles
PASS
Mileage61,797 miles
Since last MOT+3,977 miles
PASS
Mileage57,820 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 GXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RF55 GXN

What car is RF55 GXN?

RF55 GXN is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RF55 GXN?

The last recorded mileage for RF55 GXN was 170,986 miles, recorded on 18 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF55 GXN passed its MOT?

RF55 GXN has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 18 Oct 2022.

Is RF55 GXN ULEZ compliant?

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

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