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RJ55 EYF

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 132,301 miles on the clock, averaging 5,226 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ55 EYF

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,301
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,226

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading132,301 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,445
Average per year5,226
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ55 EYF 44k66k88k110k132k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,301 miles
Since last MOT+2,445 miles
PASS
Mileage129,856 miles
Since last MOT+3,071 miles
PASS
Mileage126,785 miles
Since last MOT+2,926 miles
PASS
Mileage123,859 miles
Since last MOT+2,479 miles
PASS
Mileage121,380 miles
Since last MOT+2,662 miles
PASS
Mileage118,718 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,791 miles
Since last MOT+5,002 miles
PASS
Mileage113,789 miles
Since last MOT+2,876 miles
PASS
Mileage110,913 miles
Since last MOT+4,015 miles
PASS
Mileage106,898 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,898 miles
Since last MOT+437 miles
PASS
Mileage106,461 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,461 miles
Since last MOT+3,240 miles
PASS
Mileage103,221 miles
Since last MOT+6,777 miles
PASS
Mileage96,444 miles
Since last MOT+7,894 miles
PASS
Mileage88,550 miles
Since last MOT+6,202 miles
PASS
Mileage82,348 miles
Since last MOT+9,632 miles
PASS
Mileage72,716 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,716 miles
Since last MOT+15,126 miles
PASS
Mileage57,590 miles
Since last MOT+12,738 miles
PASS
Mileage44,852 miles
Since last MOT+861 miles
PASS
Mileage43,991 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 EYF
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 EYF

What car is RJ55 EYF?

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

What is the mileage of RJ55 EYF?

The last recorded mileage for RJ55 EYF was 132,301 miles, recorded on 19 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ55 EYF passed its MOT?

RJ55 EYF has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 Aug 2025.

Is RJ55 EYF ULEZ compliant?

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

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