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RK55 OEY

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 153,608 miles on the clock, averaging 8,311 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RK55 OEY

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,608
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,311

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading153,608 miles
Reading date
Miles last year75
Average per year8,311
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK55 OEY 38k67k96k125k154k '08'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,608 miles
Since last MOT+75 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,533 miles
Since last MOT+10,910 miles
PASS
Mileage142,623 miles
Since last MOT+15,804 miles
PASS
Mileage126,819 miles
Since last MOT+17,921 miles
PASS
Mileage108,898 miles
Since last MOT+8,809 miles
PASS
Mileage100,089 miles
Since last MOT+8,176 miles
PASS
Mileage91,913 miles
Since last MOT+6,053 miles
PASS
Mileage85,860 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,860 miles
Since last MOT+3,372 miles
PASS
Mileage82,488 miles
Since last MOT+5,358 miles
PASS
Mileage77,130 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,110 miles
Since last MOT+4,897 miles
PASS
Mileage72,213 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,213 miles
Since last MOT+5,975 miles
PASS
Mileage66,238 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,238 miles
Since last MOT+7,731 miles
PASS
Mileage58,507 miles
Since last MOT+9,616 miles
PASS
Mileage48,891 miles
Since last MOT+11,337 miles
PASS
Mileage37,554 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,554 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 OEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RK55 OEY

What car is RK55 OEY?

RK55 OEY is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RK55 OEY?

The last recorded mileage for RK55 OEY was 153,608 miles, recorded on 23 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK55 OEY passed its MOT?

RK55 OEY has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Nov 2022.

Is RK55 OEY ULEZ compliant?

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

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