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RX55 YSD

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 1896cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 89,623 miles on the clock, averaging 3,809 miles per year, well 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 RX55 YSD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
89,623
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,809

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading89,623 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,809
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RX55 YSD 25k41k57k73k90k '08'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,623 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,623 miles
Since last MOT+2,038 miles
PASS
Mileage87,585 miles
Since last MOT+3,436 miles
PASS
Mileage84,149 miles
Since last MOT+2,728 miles
PASS
Mileage81,421 miles
Since last MOT+2,158 miles
PASS
Mileage79,263 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,263 miles
Since last MOT+1,563 miles
PASS
Mileage77,700 miles
Since last MOT+547 miles
PASS
Mileage77,153 miles
Since last MOT+1,263 miles
PASS
Mileage75,890 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,890 miles
Since last MOT+3,033 miles
PASS
Mileage72,857 miles
Since last MOT+2,008 miles
PASS
Mileage70,849 miles
Since last MOT+2,806 miles
PASS
Mileage68,043 miles
Since last MOT+5,101 miles
PASS
Mileage62,942 miles
Since last MOT+5,534 miles
PASS
Mileage57,408 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,406 miles
Since last MOT+5,542 miles
PASS
Mileage51,864 miles
Since last MOT+6,461 miles
PASS
Mileage45,403 miles
Since last MOT+179 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,224 miles
Since last MOT+6,113 miles
PASS
Mileage39,111 miles
Since last MOT+6,164 miles
PASS
Mileage32,947 miles
Since last MOT+8,442 miles
PASS
Mileage24,505 miles

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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

RegistrationRX55 YSD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRX — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RX55 YSD

What car is RX55 YSD?

RX55 YSD is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RX55 YSD?

The last recorded mileage for RX55 YSD was 89,623 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX55 YSD passed its MOT?

RX55 YSD has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2026.

Is RX55 YSD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RX55 YSD 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 RX55 YSD?

RX55 YSD is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.