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RJ55 OAY

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1900cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1900cc
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 1900cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 183,025 miles on the clock, averaging 8,485 miles per year, around 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 OAY

MOT Status
Due date passed
183,025
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
8,485

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading183,025 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,485
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ55 OAY 46k80k114k149k183k '08'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage183,025 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage183,025 miles
Since last MOT+4,903 miles
PASS
Mileage178,122 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage178,122 miles
Since last MOT+4,361 miles
PASS
Mileage173,761 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage173,761 miles
Since last MOT+4,011 miles
PASS
Mileage169,750 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,750 miles
Since last MOT+3,209 miles
PASS
Mileage166,541 miles
Since last MOT+5,900 miles
PASS
Mileage160,641 miles
Since last MOT+5,379 miles
PASS
Mileage155,262 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,249 miles
Since last MOT+5,537 miles
PASS
Mileage149,712 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,712 miles
Since last MOT+5,817 miles
PASS
Mileage143,895 miles
Since last MOT+5,522 miles
PASS
Mileage138,373 miles
Since last MOT+5,735 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,638 miles
Since last MOT+3,538 miles
PASS
Mileage129,100 miles
Since last MOT+13,647 miles
PASS
Mileage115,453 miles
Since last MOT+14,026 miles
PASS
Mileage101,427 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,427 miles
Since last MOT+11,820 miles
PASS
Mileage89,607 miles
Since last MOT+21,550 miles
PASS
Mileage68,057 miles
Since last MOT+22,408 miles
PASS
Mileage45,649 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 OAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RJ55 OAY

What car is RJ55 OAY?

RJ55 OAY is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RJ55 OAY?

The last recorded mileage for RJ55 OAY was 183,025 miles, recorded on 12 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ55 OAY passed its MOT?

RJ55 OAY has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 12 Nov 2024.

Is RJ55 OAY ULEZ compliant?

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

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