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RJ55 FSU

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 208,666 miles on the clock, averaging 20,029 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 FSU

MOT Status
Due date passed
208,666
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
20,029

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading208,666 miles
Reading date
Average per year20,029
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ55 FSU 27k72k118k163k209k '08'17'13

Check RJ55 FSU

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage208,666 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage208,666 miles
Since last MOT+23,238 miles
PASS
Mileage185,428 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage185,428 miles
Since last MOT+24,937 miles
PASS
Mileage160,491 miles
Since last MOT+327 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,164 miles
Since last MOT+24,838 miles
PASS
Mileage135,326 miles
Since last MOT+692 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,634 miles
Since last MOT+25,663 miles
PASS
Mileage108,971 miles
Since last MOT+26,554 miles
PASS
Mileage82,417 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,417 miles
Since last MOT+27,668 miles
PASS
Mileage54,749 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,737 miles
Since last MOT+5,596 miles
PASS
Mileage49,141 miles
Since last MOT+12,990 miles
PASS
Mileage36,151 miles
Since last MOT+9,496 miles
PASS
Mileage26,655 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,655 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 FSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RJ55 FSU

What car is RJ55 FSU?

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

What is the mileage of RJ55 FSU?

The last recorded mileage for RJ55 FSU was 208,666 miles, recorded on 25 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ55 FSU passed its MOT?

RJ55 FSU has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 25 Oct 2017.

Is RJ55 FSU ULEZ compliant?

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

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