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RJ55 YTL

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 1598cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 114,767 miles on the clock, averaging 5,336 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ55 YTL

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,767
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,336

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading114,767 miles
Reading date
Miles last year369
Average per year5,336
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ55 YTL 26k48k70k93k115k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,767 miles
Since last MOT+369 miles
PASS
Mileage114,398 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,386 miles
Since last MOT+6,355 miles
PASS
Mileage108,031 miles
Since last MOT+371 miles
PASS
Mileage107,660 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,644 miles
Since last MOT+1,029 miles
PASS
Mileage106,615 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,615 miles
Since last MOT+2,036 miles
PASS
Mileage104,579 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,579 miles
Since last MOT+4,392 miles
PASS
Mileage100,187 miles
Since last MOT+1,939 miles
PASS
Mileage98,248 miles
Since last MOT+7,180 miles
PASS
Mileage91,068 miles
Since last MOT+5,185 miles
PASS
Mileage85,883 miles
Since last MOT+3,550 miles
PASS
Mileage82,333 miles
Since last MOT+2,901 miles
PASS
Mileage79,432 miles
Since last MOT+13,429 miles
PASS
Mileage66,003 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,003 miles
Since last MOT+14,932 miles
PASS
Mileage51,071 miles
Since last MOT+11,238 miles
PASS
Mileage39,833 miles
Since last MOT+13,752 miles
PASS
Mileage26,081 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 YTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RJ55 YTL

What car is RJ55 YTL?

RJ55 YTL is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RJ55 YTL?

The last recorded mileage for RJ55 YTL was 114,767 miles, recorded on 16 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ55 YTL passed its MOT?

RJ55 YTL has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 May 2025.

Is RJ55 YTL ULEZ compliant?

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

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