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RK55 OEH

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 145,803 miles on the clock, averaging 5,527 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 RK55 OEH

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,803
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,527

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading145,803 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,374
Average per year5,527
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK55 OEH 72k91k109k127k146k '08'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,803 miles
Since last MOT+15,374 miles
PASS
Mileage130,429 miles
Since last MOT+13,197 miles
PASS
Mileage117,232 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,178 miles
Since last MOT+4,021 miles
PASS
Mileage113,157 miles
Since last MOT+9,665 miles
PASS
Mileage103,492 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,491 miles
Since last MOT+2,801 miles
PASS
Mileage100,690 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,690 miles
Since last MOT+3,952 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,738 miles
Since last MOT+3,076 miles
PASS
Mileage93,662 miles
Since last MOT+3,545 miles
PASS
Mileage90,117 miles
Since last MOT+3,056 miles
PASS
Mileage87,061 miles
Since last MOT+3,407 miles
PASS
Mileage83,654 miles
Since last MOT+11,161 miles
PASS
Mileage72,493 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,492 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

RegistrationRK55 OEH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RK55 OEH

What car is RK55 OEH?

RK55 OEH is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RK55 OEH?

The last recorded mileage for RK55 OEH was 145,803 miles, recorded on 24 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK55 OEH passed its MOT?

RK55 OEH has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Feb 2022.

Is RK55 OEH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK55 OEH 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 RK55 OEH?

RK55 OEH is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.