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RJ55 GKA

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 162,707 miles on the clock, averaging 8,619 miles per year, around 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 GKA

MOT Status
Due date passed
162,707
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,619

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading162,707 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,619
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ55 GKA 38k69k100k132k163k '08'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage162,707 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,707 miles
Since last MOT+7,202 miles
PASS
Mileage155,505 miles
Since last MOT+6,073 miles
PASS
Mileage149,432 miles
Since last MOT+4,452 miles
PASS
Mileage144,980 miles
Since last MOT+7,959 miles
PASS
Mileage137,021 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,021 miles
Since last MOT+7,674 miles
PASS
Mileage129,347 miles
Since last MOT+9,318 miles
PASS
Mileage120,029 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,029 miles
Since last MOT+5,517 miles
PASS
Mileage114,512 miles
Since last MOT+7,994 miles
PASS
Mileage106,518 miles
Since last MOT+7,495 miles
PASS
Mileage99,023 miles
Since last MOT+11,049 miles
PASS
Mileage87,974 miles
Since last MOT+11,041 miles
PASS
Mileage76,933 miles
Since last MOT+11,253 miles
PASS
Mileage65,680 miles
Since last MOT+12,017 miles
PASS
Mileage53,663 miles
Since last MOT+15,613 miles
PASS
Mileage38,050 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 GKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RJ55 GKA

What car is RJ55 GKA?

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

What is the mileage of RJ55 GKA?

The last recorded mileage for RJ55 GKA was 162,707 miles, recorded on 23 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ55 GKA passed its MOT?

RJ55 GKA has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 23 May 2023.

Is RJ55 GKA ULEZ compliant?

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

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