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RV55 FDC

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 66,830 miles on the clock, averaging 2,856 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RV55 FDC

MOT Status
Due date passed
66,830
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
2,856

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading66,830 miles
Reading date
Miles last year55
Average per year2,856
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV55 FDC 18k30k43k55k67k '08'25'16

Check RV55 FDC

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage66,830 miles
Since last MOT+55 miles
PASS
Mileage66,775 miles
Since last MOT+501 miles
PASS
Mileage66,274 miles
Since last MOT+76 miles
PASS
Mileage66,198 miles
Since last MOT+2,459 miles
PASS
Mileage63,739 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,739 miles
Since last MOT+4,040 miles
PASS
Mileage59,699 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,699 miles
Since last MOT+5,951 miles
PASS
Mileage53,748 miles
Since last MOT+5,805 miles
PASS
Mileage47,943 miles
Since last MOT+5,500 miles
PASS
Mileage42,443 miles
Since last MOT+4,715 miles
PASS
Mileage37,728 miles
Since last MOT+2,969 miles
PASS
Mileage34,759 miles
Since last MOT+2,894 miles
PASS
Mileage31,865 miles
Since last MOT+6,591 miles
PASS
Mileage25,274 miles
Since last MOT+6,947 miles
PASS
Mileage18,327 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 FDC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RV55 FDC

What car is RV55 FDC?

RV55 FDC is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RV55 FDC?

The last recorded mileage for RV55 FDC was 66,830 miles, recorded on 20 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV55 FDC passed its MOT?

RV55 FDC has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 20 Aug 2025.

Is RV55 FDC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV55 FDC 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 RV55 FDC?

RV55 FDC is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.