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RJ55 LXM

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourBlack
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 2000cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 164,555 miles on the clock, averaging 7,575 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ55 LXM

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,555
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,575

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading164,555 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,575
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ55 LXM 44k74k104k134k165k '08'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,555 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,555 miles
Since last MOT+2,274 miles
PASS
Mileage162,281 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,277 miles
Since last MOT+1,479 miles
PASS
Mileage160,798 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,798 miles
Since last MOT+10,218 miles
PASS
Mileage150,580 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,573 miles
Since last MOT+8,900 miles
PASS
Mileage141,673 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,673 miles
Since last MOT+7,409 miles
PASS
Mileage134,264 miles
Since last MOT+10,771 miles
PASS
Mileage123,493 miles
Since last MOT+8,248 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,245 miles
Since last MOT+15,877 miles
PASS
Mileage99,368 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,368 miles
Since last MOT+11,012 miles
PASS
Mileage88,356 miles
Since last MOT+8,556 miles
PASS
Mileage79,800 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,800 miles
Since last MOT+8,294 miles
PASS
Mileage71,506 miles
Since last MOT+12,165 miles
PASS
Mileage59,341 miles
Since last MOT+15,026 miles
PASS
Mileage44,315 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,315 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 LXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RJ55 LXM

What car is RJ55 LXM?

RJ55 LXM is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RJ55 LXM?

The last recorded mileage for RJ55 LXM was 164,555 miles, recorded on 17 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ55 LXM passed its MOT?

RJ55 LXM has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 17 Jul 2024.

Is RJ55 LXM ULEZ compliant?

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

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