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RJ55 PVP

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourGrey
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 111,648 miles on the clock, averaging 5,289 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ55 PVP

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,648
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,289

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

Below average
Latest reading111,648 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,631
Average per year5,289
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ55 PVP 27k48k70k91k112k '08'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,648 miles
Since last MOT+7,631 miles
PASS
Mileage104,017 miles
Since last MOT+3,349 miles
PASS
Mileage100,668 miles
Since last MOT+2,618 miles
PASS
Mileage98,050 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,049 miles
Since last MOT+4,391 miles
PASS
Mileage93,658 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,658 miles
Since last MOT+3,727 miles
PASS
Mileage89,931 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,931 miles
Since last MOT+10,784 miles
PASS
Mileage79,147 miles
Since last MOT+7,338 miles
PASS
Mileage71,809 miles
Since last MOT+4,210 miles
PASS
Mileage67,599 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,599 miles
Since last MOT+1,303 miles
PASS
Mileage66,296 miles
Since last MOT+1,276 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,020 miles
Since last MOT+1,996 miles
PASS
Mileage63,024 miles
Since last MOT+2,392 miles
PASS
Mileage60,632 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,612 miles
Since last MOT+9,679 miles
PASS
Mileage50,933 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,933 miles
Since last MOT+7,364 miles
PASS
Mileage43,569 miles
Since last MOT+6,211 miles
PASS
Mileage37,358 miles
Since last MOT+9,981 miles
PASS
Mileage27,377 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RJ55 PVP

What car is RJ55 PVP?

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

What is the mileage of RJ55 PVP?

The last recorded mileage for RJ55 PVP was 111,648 miles, recorded on 5 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ55 PVP passed its MOT?

RJ55 PVP has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 5 Sep 2024.

Is RJ55 PVP ULEZ compliant?

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

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