Vehicle summary
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 1900cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 170,470 miles on the clock, averaging 8,832 miles per year, around 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 LBN
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 170,470 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,963 |
| Average per year | 8,832 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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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
| Registration | RF55 LBN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1900cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RF — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About RF55 LBN
What car is RF55 LBN?
RF55 LBN is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.
What is the mileage of RF55 LBN?
The last recorded mileage for RF55 LBN was 170,470 miles, recorded on 23 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RF55 LBN passed its MOT?
RF55 LBN has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 23 Jan 2023.
Is RF55 LBN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF55 LBN 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 LBN?
RF55 LBN is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.