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RJ55 GDU

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 137,455 miles on the clock, averaging 6,598 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ55 GDU

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,455
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,598

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading137,455 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,662
Average per year6,598
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ55 GDU 43k67k90k114k137k '08'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,455 miles
Since last MOT+8,662 miles
PASS
Mileage128,793 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,793 miles
Since last MOT+8,224 miles
PASS
Mileage120,569 miles
Since last MOT+4,357 miles
PASS
Mileage116,212 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,212 miles
Since last MOT+5,406 miles
PASS
Mileage110,806 miles
Since last MOT+6,688 miles
PASS
Mileage104,118 miles
Since last MOT+6,043 miles
PASS
Mileage98,075 miles
Since last MOT+6,442 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,633 miles
Since last MOT+10,429 miles
PASS
Mileage81,204 miles
Since last MOT+8,394 miles
PASS
Mileage72,810 miles
Since last MOT+5,511 miles
PASS
Mileage67,299 miles
Since last MOT+5,370 miles
PASS
Mileage61,929 miles
Since last MOT+2,680 miles
PASS
Mileage59,249 miles
Since last MOT+15,833 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,416 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RJ55 GDU

What car is RJ55 GDU?

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

What is the mileage of RJ55 GDU?

The last recorded mileage for RJ55 GDU was 137,455 miles, recorded on 14 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ55 GDU passed its MOT?

RJ55 GDU has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Jan 2023.

Is RJ55 GDU ULEZ compliant?

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

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