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RJ55 VXE

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 170,575 miles on the clock, averaging 12,114 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ55 VXE

MOT Status
Due date passed
170,575
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
12,114

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading170,575 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year12,114
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RJ55 VXE 54k83k113k142k171k '08'18'14

Check RJ55 VXE

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage170,575 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,565 miles
Since last MOT+11,753 miles
PASS
Mileage158,812 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,782 miles
Since last MOT+10,478 miles
PASS
Mileage148,304 miles
Since last MOT+10,954 miles
PASS
Mileage137,350 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,350 miles
Since last MOT+11,393 miles
PASS
Mileage125,957 miles
Since last MOT+10,695 miles
PASS
Mileage115,262 miles
Since last MOT+9,717 miles
PASS
Mileage105,545 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,545 miles
Since last MOT+6,488 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,057 miles
Since last MOT+17,964 miles
PASS
Mileage81,093 miles
Since last MOT+9,808 miles
PASS
Mileage71,285 miles
Since last MOT+16,859 miles
PASS
Mileage54,426 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 VXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RJ55 VXE

What car is RJ55 VXE?

RJ55 VXE is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RJ55 VXE?

The last recorded mileage for RJ55 VXE was 170,575 miles, recorded on 4 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ55 VXE passed its MOT?

RJ55 VXE has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 May 2018.

Is RJ55 VXE ULEZ compliant?

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

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