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RV55 WPU

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1968cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 95,861 miles on the clock, averaging 8,023 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RV55 WPU

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,861
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2008
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
8,023

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading95,861 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,948
Average per year8,023
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV55 WPU 29k46k63k79k96k '08'17'13

Check RV55 WPU

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,861 miles
Since last MOT+3,948 miles
PASS
Mileage91,913 miles
Since last MOT+2,706 miles
PASS
Mileage89,207 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,207 miles
Since last MOT+6,796 miles
PASS
Mileage82,411 miles
Since last MOT+8,562 miles
PASS
Mileage73,849 miles
Since last MOT+7,024 miles
PASS
Mileage66,825 miles
Since last MOT+7,309 miles
PASS
Mileage59,516 miles
Since last MOT+11,934 miles
PASS
Mileage47,582 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,582 miles
Since last MOT+18,195 miles
PASS
Mileage29,387 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 WPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RV55 WPU

What car is RV55 WPU?

RV55 WPU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RV55 WPU?

The last recorded mileage for RV55 WPU was 95,861 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV55 WPU passed its MOT?

RV55 WPU has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 9 Jan 2017.

Is RV55 WPU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV55 WPU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RV55 WPU?

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