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RJ55 VUM

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 201,018 miles on the clock, averaging 13,704 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ55 VUM

MOT Status
Due date passed
201,018
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
13,704

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading201,018 miles
Reading date
Miles last year43,984
Average per year13,704
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ55 VUM 58k93k129k165k201k '08'19'13

Check RJ55 VUM

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage201,018 miles
Since last MOT+43,984 miles
PASS
Mileage157,034 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,031 miles
Since last MOT+10,999 miles
PASS
Mileage146,032 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,029 miles
Since last MOT+3,960 miles
PASS
Mileage142,069 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,019 miles
Since last MOT+4,674 miles
PASS
Mileage137,345 miles
Since last MOT+3,552 miles
PASS
Mileage133,793 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,762 miles
Since last MOT+13,456 miles
PASS
Mileage120,306 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,306 miles
Since last MOT+13,443 miles
PASS
Mileage106,863 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,863 miles
Since last MOT+14,902 miles
PASS
Mileage91,961 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,961 miles
Since last MOT+17,616 miles
PASS
Mileage74,345 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,345 miles
Since last MOT+16,734 miles
PASS
Mileage57,611 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 VUM
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 VUM

What car is RJ55 VUM?

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

What is the mileage of RJ55 VUM?

The last recorded mileage for RJ55 VUM was 201,018 miles, recorded on 29 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ55 VUM passed its MOT?

RJ55 VUM has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 29 Mar 2019.

Is RJ55 VUM ULEZ compliant?

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

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