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RJ55 NHC

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 2000cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 92,613 miles on the clock, averaging 6,482 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ55 NHC

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,613
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,482

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading92,613 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,528
Average per year6,482
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ55 NHC 28k44k60k77k93k '08'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,613 miles
Since last MOT+4,528 miles
PASS
Mileage88,085 miles
Since last MOT+6,462 miles
PASS
Mileage81,623 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,623 miles
Since last MOT+7,026 miles
PASS
Mileage74,597 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,597 miles
Since last MOT+8,745 miles
PASS
Mileage65,852 miles
Since last MOT+4,325 miles
PASS
Mileage61,527 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,509 miles
Since last MOT+4,839 miles
PASS
Mileage56,670 miles
Since last MOT+8,059 miles
PASS
Mileage48,611 miles
Since last MOT+10,873 miles
PASS
Mileage37,738 miles
Since last MOT+9,473 miles
PASS
Mileage28,265 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.

High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 NHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RJ55 NHC

What car is RJ55 NHC?

RJ55 NHC is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RJ55 NHC?

The last recorded mileage for RJ55 NHC was 92,613 miles, recorded on 28 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ55 NHC passed its MOT?

RJ55 NHC has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Sep 2018.

Is RJ55 NHC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ55 NHC is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RJ55 NHC?

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