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RJ55 JHV

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 190,123 miles on the clock, averaging 9,705 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 JHV

MOT Status
Due date passed
190,123
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,705

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading190,123 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,644
Average per year9,705
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ55 JHV 46k82k118k154k190k '08'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage190,123 miles
Since last MOT+6,644 miles
PASS
Mileage183,479 miles
Since last MOT+6,547 miles
PASS
Mileage176,932 miles
Since last MOT+3,497 miles
PASS
Mileage173,435 miles
Since last MOT+7,389 miles
PASS
Mileage166,046 miles
Since last MOT+3,989 miles
PASS
Mileage162,057 miles
Since last MOT+3,613 miles
PASS
Mileage158,444 miles
Since last MOT+2,559 miles
PASS
Mileage155,885 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,885 miles
Since last MOT+5,567 miles
PASS
Mileage150,318 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,318 miles
Since last MOT+16,790 miles
PASS
Mileage133,528 miles
Since last MOT+19,416 miles
PASS
Mileage114,112 miles
Since last MOT+18,902 miles
PASS
Mileage95,210 miles
Since last MOT+175 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,035 miles
Since last MOT+19,857 miles
PASS
Mileage75,178 miles
Since last MOT+6,558 miles
PASS
Mileage68,620 miles
Since last MOT+9,763 miles
PASS
Mileage58,857 miles
Since last MOT+12,507 miles
PASS
Mileage46,350 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 JHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RJ55 JHV

What car is RJ55 JHV?

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

What is the mileage of RJ55 JHV?

The last recorded mileage for RJ55 JHV was 190,123 miles, recorded on 4 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ55 JHV passed its MOT?

RJ55 JHV has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 4 Jul 2023.

Is RJ55 JHV ULEZ compliant?

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

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