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 Diesel 1900cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 172,270 miles on the clock, averaging 5,485 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 RN55 CEA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 172,270 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,830 |
| Average per year | 5,485 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 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.
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
| Registration | RN55 CEA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1900cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RN — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About RN55 CEA
What car is RN55 CEA?
RN55 CEA is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Reading in 2006.
What is the mileage of RN55 CEA?
The last recorded mileage for RN55 CEA was 172,270 miles, recorded on 30 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RN55 CEA passed its MOT?
RN55 CEA has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 30 Jul 2024.
Is RN55 CEA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN55 CEA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2006, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is RN55 CEA?
RN55 CEA is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.