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RK55 PWL

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourRed
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 1600cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 83,225 miles on the clock, averaging 4,283 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RK55 PWL

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,225
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,283

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading83,225 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,242
Average per year4,283
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RK55 PWL 19k35k51k67k83k '08'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,225 miles
Since last MOT+3,242 miles
PASS
Mileage79,983 miles
Since last MOT+2,650 miles
PASS
Mileage77,333 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,333 miles
Since last MOT+2,801 miles
PASS
Mileage74,532 miles
Since last MOT+84 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,448 miles
Since last MOT+3,031 miles
PASS
Mileage71,417 miles
Since last MOT+5,349 miles
PASS
Mileage66,068 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,068 miles
Since last MOT+5,357 miles
PASS
Mileage60,711 miles
Since last MOT+4,163 miles
PASS
Mileage56,548 miles
Since last MOT+5,226 miles
PASS
Mileage51,322 miles
Since last MOT+4,138 miles
PASS
Mileage47,184 miles
Since last MOT+4,519 miles
PASS
Mileage42,665 miles
Since last MOT+5,203 miles
PASS
Mileage37,462 miles
Since last MOT+5,702 miles
PASS
Mileage31,760 miles
Since last MOT+5,932 miles
PASS
Mileage25,828 miles
Since last MOT+6,703 miles
PASS
Mileage19,125 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 PWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RK55 PWL

What car is RK55 PWL?

RK55 PWL is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RK55 PWL?

The last recorded mileage for RK55 PWL was 83,225 miles, recorded on 15 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK55 PWL passed its MOT?

RK55 PWL has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 Aug 2023.

Is RK55 PWL ULEZ compliant?

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

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