Vehicle summary
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 154,503 miles on the clock, averaging 6,379 miles per year, below 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 HLP
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 154,503 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,379 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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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
| Registration | RJ55 HLP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RJ — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About RJ55 HLP
What car is RJ55 HLP?
RJ55 HLP is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.
What is the mileage of RJ55 HLP?
The last recorded mileage for RJ55 HLP was 154,503 miles, recorded on 15 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RJ55 HLP passed its MOT?
RJ55 HLP has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 15 Dec 2023.
Is RJ55 HLP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ55 HLP 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 HLP?
RJ55 HLP is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.