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RJ55 UKN

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourBlack
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 1600cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 136,416 miles on the clock, averaging 6,426 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ55 UKN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
136,416
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,426

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 reading136,416 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,438
Average per year6,426
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ55 UKN 24k52k80k108k136k '08'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,416 miles
Since last MOT+6,438 miles
PASS
Mileage129,978 miles
Since last MOT+8,543 miles
PASS
Mileage121,435 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,435 miles
Since last MOT+8,199 miles
PASS
Mileage113,236 miles
Since last MOT+7,282 miles
PASS
Mileage105,954 miles
Since last MOT+8,190 miles
PASS
Mileage97,764 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,762 miles
Since last MOT+4,385 miles
PASS
Mileage93,377 miles
Since last MOT+8,363 miles
PASS
Mileage85,014 miles
Since last MOT+7,974 miles
PASS
Mileage77,040 miles
Since last MOT+7,201 miles
PASS
Mileage69,839 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,839 miles
Since last MOT+7,605 miles
PASS
Mileage62,234 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,201 miles
Since last MOT+6,046 miles
PASS
Mileage56,155 miles
Since last MOT+6,176 miles
PASS
Mileage49,979 miles
Since last MOT+6,063 miles
PASS
Mileage43,916 miles
Since last MOT+5,391 miles
PASS
Mileage38,525 miles
Since last MOT+3,792 miles
PASS
Mileage34,733 miles
Since last MOT+23,679 miles
PASS
Mileage11,054 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,618 miles
Since last MOT+5,985 miles
PASS
Mileage23,633 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 UKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RJ55 UKN

What car is RJ55 UKN?

RJ55 UKN is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RJ55 UKN?

The last recorded mileage for RJ55 UKN was 136,416 miles, recorded on 28 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ55 UKN passed its MOT?

RJ55 UKN has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Mar 2026.

Is RJ55 UKN ULEZ compliant?

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

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