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RF55 HLV

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourBlue
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 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 108,496 miles on the clock, averaging 4,760 miles per year, well 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 RF55 HLV

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,496
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
4,760

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

Low mileage
Latest reading108,496 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,003
Average per year4,760
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF55 HLV 36k54k72k90k108k '08'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage108,496 miles
Since last MOT+1,003 miles
PASS
Mileage107,493 miles
Since last MOT+967 miles
PASS
Mileage106,526 miles
Since last MOT+1,045 miles
PASS
Mileage105,481 miles
Since last MOT+665 miles
PASS
Mileage104,816 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,814 miles
Since last MOT+802 miles
PASS
Mileage104,012 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,012 miles
Since last MOT+2,172 miles
PASS
Mileage101,840 miles
Since last MOT+3,642 miles
PASS
Mileage98,198 miles
Since last MOT+4,717 miles
PASS
Mileage93,481 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,481 miles
Since last MOT+4,318 miles
PASS
Mileage89,163 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,162 miles
Since last MOT+7,620 miles
PASS
Mileage81,542 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,542 miles
Since last MOT+5,663 miles
PASS
Mileage75,879 miles
Since last MOT+9,575 miles
PASS
Mileage66,304 miles
Since last MOT+7,108 miles
PASS
Mileage59,196 miles
Since last MOT+11,096 miles
PASS
Mileage48,100 miles
Since last MOT+11,786 miles
PASS
Mileage36,314 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 HLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RF55 HLV

What car is RF55 HLV?

RF55 HLV is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RF55 HLV?

The last recorded mileage for RF55 HLV was 108,496 miles, recorded on 11 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF55 HLV passed its MOT?

RF55 HLV has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 11 Nov 2023.

Is RF55 HLV ULEZ compliant?

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

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