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RJ55 CVZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 179,785 miles on the clock, averaging 12,393 miles per year, above 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 RJ55 CVZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
179,785
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
12,393

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading179,785 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18,110
Average per year12,393
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RJ55 CVZ 51k83k115k148k180k '08'19'14

Check RJ55 CVZ

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage179,785 miles
Since last MOT+18,110 miles
PASS
Mileage161,675 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,675 miles
Since last MOT+16,540 miles
PASS
Mileage145,135 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,135 miles
Since last MOT+14,821 miles
PASS
Mileage130,314 miles
Since last MOT+11,391 miles
PASS
Mileage118,923 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,923 miles
Since last MOT+14,389 miles
PASS
Mileage104,534 miles
Since last MOT+14,968 miles
PASS
Mileage89,566 miles
Since last MOT+10,701 miles
PASS
Mileage78,865 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,865 miles
Since last MOT+10,545 miles
PASS
Mileage68,320 miles
Since last MOT+5,774 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,546 miles
Since last MOT+11,619 miles
PASS
Mileage50,927 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

RegistrationRJ55 CVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RJ55 CVZ

What car is RJ55 CVZ?

RJ55 CVZ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RJ55 CVZ?

The last recorded mileage for RJ55 CVZ was 179,785 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ55 CVZ passed its MOT?

RJ55 CVZ has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Jan 2019.

Is RJ55 CVZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ55 CVZ 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 RJ55 CVZ?

RJ55 CVZ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.