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RK05 OLH

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 136,369 miles on the clock, averaging 6,934 miles per year, below 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 RK05 OLH

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,369
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,934

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 reading136,369 miles
Reading date
Miles last year50
Average per year6,934
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RK05 OLH 31k58k84k110k136k '08'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,369 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,319 miles
Since last MOT+7,491 miles
PASS
Mileage128,828 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,828 miles
Since last MOT+4,071 miles
PASS
Mileage124,757 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,757 miles
Since last MOT+3,453 miles
PASS
Mileage121,304 miles
Since last MOT+6,781 miles
PASS
Mileage114,523 miles
Since last MOT+6,436 miles
PASS
Mileage108,087 miles
Since last MOT+8,325 miles
PASS
Mileage99,762 miles
Since last MOT+8,081 miles
PASS
Mileage91,681 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,681 miles
Since last MOT+8,763 miles
PASS
Mileage82,918 miles
Since last MOT+7,366 miles
PASS
Mileage75,552 miles
Since last MOT+4,628 miles
PASS
Mileage70,924 miles
Since last MOT+8,829 miles
PASS
Mileage62,095 miles
Since last MOT+7,452 miles
PASS
Mileage54,643 miles
Since last MOT+7,103 miles
PASS
Mileage47,540 miles
Since last MOT+8,111 miles
PASS
Mileage39,429 miles
Since last MOT+8,183 miles
PASS
Mileage31,246 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

RegistrationRK05 OLH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About RK05 OLH

What car is RK05 OLH?

RK05 OLH is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RK05 OLH?

The last recorded mileage for RK05 OLH was 136,369 miles, recorded on 16 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK05 OLH passed its MOT?

RK05 OLH has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Aug 2023.

Is RK05 OLH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK05 OLH 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 RK05 OLH?

RK05 OLH is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.