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RJ55 VXG

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 1896cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 233,676 miles on the clock, averaging 10,924 miles per year, above 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 VXG

MOT Status
Due date passed
233,676
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
10,924

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading233,676 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,015
Average per year10,924
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RJ55 VXG 39k88k136k185k234k '08'26'17

Check RJ55 VXG

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage233,676 miles
Since last MOT+11,015 miles
PASS
Mileage222,661 miles
Since last MOT+7,295 miles
PASS
Mileage215,366 miles
Since last MOT+9,863 miles
PASS
Mileage205,503 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage205,503 miles
Since last MOT+14,040 miles
PASS
Mileage191,463 miles
Since last MOT+12,464 miles
PASS
Mileage178,999 miles
Since last MOT+386 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,613 miles
Since last MOT+21,506 miles
PASS
Mileage157,107 miles
Since last MOT+363 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,744 miles
Since last MOT+13,450 miles
PASS
Mileage143,294 miles
Since last MOT+10,313 miles
PASS
Mileage132,981 miles
Since last MOT+10,815 miles
PASS
Mileage122,166 miles
Since last MOT+108 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,058 miles
Since last MOT+6,443 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,615 miles
Since last MOT+9,600 miles
PASS
Mileage106,015 miles
Since last MOT+10,411 miles
PASS
Mileage95,604 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,604 miles
Since last MOT+12,648 miles
PASS
Mileage82,956 miles
Since last MOT+11,968 miles
PASS
Mileage70,988 miles
Since last MOT+19,881 miles
PASS
Mileage51,107 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,107 miles
Since last MOT+12,108 miles
PASS
Mileage38,999 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 VXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RJ55 VXG

What car is RJ55 VXG?

RJ55 VXG is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RJ55 VXG?

The last recorded mileage for RJ55 VXG was 233,676 miles, recorded on 3 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ55 VXG passed its MOT?

RJ55 VXG has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 3 Aug 2026.

Is RJ55 VXG ULEZ compliant?

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

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