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RF55 KGA

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourSilver
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 1984cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 115,958 miles on the clock, averaging 8,972 miles per year, around 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 KGA

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,958
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,972

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading115,958 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year8,972
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RF55 KGA 16k41k66k91k116k '08'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,958 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,956 miles
Since last MOT+9,123 miles
PASS
Mileage106,833 miles
Since last MOT+4,600 miles
PASS
Mileage102,233 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,231 miles
Since last MOT+7,491 miles
PASS
Mileage94,740 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,740 miles
Since last MOT+8,012 miles
PASS
Mileage86,728 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,728 miles
Since last MOT+10,431 miles
PASS
Mileage76,297 miles
Since last MOT+9,480 miles
PASS
Mileage66,817 miles
Since last MOT+9,404 miles
PASS
Mileage57,413 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,413 miles
Since last MOT+11,670 miles
PASS
Mileage45,743 miles
Since last MOT+9,970 miles
PASS
Mileage35,773 miles
Since last MOT+9,363 miles
PASS
Mileage26,410 miles
Since last MOT+10,479 miles
PASS
Mileage15,931 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
PASS
Mileage15,928 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 KGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RF55 KGA

What car is RF55 KGA?

RF55 KGA is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RF55 KGA?

The last recorded mileage for RF55 KGA was 115,958 miles, recorded on 7 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF55 KGA passed its MOT?

RF55 KGA has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Jan 2020.

Is RF55 KGA ULEZ compliant?

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

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