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RK55 ONO

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1900cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1900cc
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 1900cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 154,905 miles on the clock, averaging 8,231 miles per year, around 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 ONO

MOT Status
Due date passed
154,905
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,231

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 reading154,905 miles
Reading date
Miles last year55,029
Average per year8,231
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK55 ONO 35k65k95k125k155k '08'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,905 miles
Since last MOT+55,029 miles
PASS
Mileage99,876 miles
Since last MOT+8,911 miles
PASS
Mileage90,965 miles
Since last MOT+5,587 miles
PASS
Mileage85,378 miles
Since last MOT+3,770 miles
PASS
Mileage81,608 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,605 miles
Since last MOT+4,240 miles
PASS
Mileage77,365 miles
Since last MOT+6,332 miles
PASS
Mileage71,033 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,033 miles
Since last MOT+5,586 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,447 miles
Since last MOT+4,189 miles
PASS
Mileage61,258 miles
Since last MOT+2,110 miles
PASS
Mileage59,148 miles
Since last MOT+11,564 miles
PASS
Mileage47,584 miles
Since last MOT+6,321 miles
PASS
Mileage41,263 miles
Since last MOT+5,879 miles
PASS
Mileage35,384 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 ONO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RK55 ONO

What car is RK55 ONO?

RK55 ONO is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RK55 ONO?

The last recorded mileage for RK55 ONO was 154,905 miles, recorded on 14 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK55 ONO passed its MOT?

RK55 ONO has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 14 Mar 2023.

Is RK55 ONO ULEZ compliant?

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

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