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RJ55 DYG

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 1598cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 143,704 miles on the clock, averaging 10,739 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ55 DYG

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,704
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
10,739

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 reading143,704 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,094
Average per year10,739
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RJ55 DYG 39k65k91k117k144k '08'18'13

Check RJ55 DYG

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,704 miles
Since last MOT+10,094 miles
PASS
Mileage133,610 miles
Since last MOT+10,615 miles
PASS
Mileage122,995 miles
Since last MOT+17,717 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,278 miles
Since last MOT+4,381 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,897 miles
Since last MOT+9,489 miles
PASS
Mileage91,408 miles
Since last MOT+7,734 miles
PASS
Mileage83,674 miles
Since last MOT+8,408 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,266 miles
Since last MOT+9,401 miles
PASS
Mileage65,865 miles
Since last MOT+15,666 miles
PASS
Mileage50,199 miles
Since last MOT+11,458 miles
PASS
Mileage38,741 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,741 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 DYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RJ55 DYG

What car is RJ55 DYG?

RJ55 DYG is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RJ55 DYG?

The last recorded mileage for RJ55 DYG was 143,704 miles, recorded on 21 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ55 DYG passed its MOT?

RJ55 DYG has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 21 May 2018.

Is RJ55 DYG ULEZ compliant?

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

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