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RJ55 JDZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

White Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourWhite
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 51,736 miles on the clock, averaging 1,673 miles per year, well 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 JDZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
51,736
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
1,673

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading51,736 miles
Reading date
Average per year1,673
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ55 JDZ 23k30k38k45k52k '08'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage51,736 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,736 miles
Since last MOT+7,226 miles
PASS
Mileage44,510 miles
Since last MOT+180 miles
PASS
Mileage44,330 miles
Since last MOT+72 miles
PASS
Mileage44,258 miles
Since last MOT+481 miles
PASS
Mileage43,777 miles
Since last MOT+559 miles
PASS
Mileage43,218 miles
Since last MOT+1,138 miles
PASS
Mileage42,080 miles
Since last MOT+1,614 miles
PASS
Mileage40,466 miles
Since last MOT+1,509 miles
PASS
Mileage38,957 miles
Since last MOT+1,445 miles
PASS
Mileage37,512 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,512 miles
Since last MOT+1,315 miles
PASS
Mileage36,197 miles
Since last MOT+901 miles
PASS
Mileage35,296 miles
Since last MOT+1,152 miles
PASS
Mileage34,144 miles
Since last MOT+1,185 miles
PASS
Mileage32,959 miles
Since last MOT+1,236 miles
PASS
Mileage31,723 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,723 miles
Since last MOT+2,899 miles
PASS
Mileage28,824 miles
Since last MOT+1,986 miles
PASS
Mileage26,838 miles
Since last MOT+3,459 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,379 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 JDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RJ55 JDZ

What car is RJ55 JDZ?

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

What is the mileage of RJ55 JDZ?

The last recorded mileage for RJ55 JDZ was 51,736 miles, recorded on 9 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ55 JDZ passed its MOT?

RJ55 JDZ has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Aug 2025.

Is RJ55 JDZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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