Vehicle summary
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 2006 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 2000cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 97,147 miles on the clock, averaging 2,962 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.
MOT & Mileage History for RL55 OBZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 97,147 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,038 |
| Average per year | 2,962 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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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.
High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RL55 OBZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 2000cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RL — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About RL55 OBZ
What car is RL55 OBZ?
RL55 OBZ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Reading in 2006.
What is the mileage of RL55 OBZ?
The last recorded mileage for RL55 OBZ was 97,147 miles, recorded on 14 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL55 OBZ passed its MOT?
RL55 OBZ has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 14 Aug 2026.
Is RL55 OBZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL55 OBZ is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is RL55 OBZ?
RL55 OBZ is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.