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 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 183,674 miles on the clock, averaging 10,425 miles per year, above 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 GDF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 183,674 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 10,425 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 GDF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RN — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About RN55 GDF
What car is RN55 GDF?
RN55 GDF is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2006.
What is the mileage of RN55 GDF?
The last recorded mileage for RN55 GDF was 183,674 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RN55 GDF passed its MOT?
RN55 GDF has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Jan 2020.
Is RN55 GDF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN55 GDF 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 GDF?
RN55 GDF is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.