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RY55 BJZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 121,646 miles on the clock, averaging 5,377 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RY55 BJZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,646
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
86%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,377

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading121,646 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,377
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY55 BJZ 31k54k77k99k122k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,646 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,646 miles
Since last MOT+5,662 miles
PASS
Mileage115,984 miles
Since last MOT+10,445 miles
PASS
Mileage105,539 miles
Since last MOT+6,125 miles
PASS
Mileage99,414 miles
Since last MOT+11,462 miles
PASS
Mileage87,952 miles
Since last MOT+749 miles
PASS
Mileage87,203 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,203 miles
Since last MOT+2,142 miles
PASS
Mileage85,061 miles
Since last MOT+2,381 miles
PASS
Mileage82,680 miles
Since last MOT+3,116 miles
PASS
Mileage79,564 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,564 miles
Since last MOT+4,354 miles
PASS
Mileage75,210 miles
Since last MOT+4,686 miles
PASS
Mileage70,524 miles
Since last MOT+3,426 miles
PASS
Mileage67,098 miles
Since last MOT+3,577 miles
PASS
Mileage63,521 miles
Since last MOT+3,572 miles
PASS
Mileage59,949 miles
Since last MOT+9,640 miles
PASS
Mileage50,309 miles
Since last MOT+4,254 miles
PASS
Mileage46,055 miles
Since last MOT+5,993 miles
PASS
Mileage40,062 miles
Since last MOT+8,573 miles
PASS
Mileage31,489 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 BJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RY55 BJZ

What car is RY55 BJZ?

RY55 BJZ is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RY55 BJZ?

The last recorded mileage for RY55 BJZ was 121,646 miles, recorded on 19 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY55 BJZ passed its MOT?

RY55 BJZ has had 21 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (18 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 Aug 2025.

Is RY55 BJZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY55 BJZ 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 RY55 BJZ?

RY55 BJZ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.