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RY55 JZX

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1900cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1900cc
ColourGrey
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 1900cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 145,009 miles on the clock, averaging 13,011 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 RY55 JZX

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,009
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2008
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
13,011

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading145,009 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,127
Average per year13,011
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY55 JZX 32k60k88k117k145k '08'17'13

Check RY55 JZX

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,009 miles
Since last MOT+8,127 miles
PASS
Mileage136,882 miles
Since last MOT+7,402 miles
PASS
Mileage129,480 miles
Since last MOT+5,532 miles
PASS
Mileage123,948 miles
Since last MOT+6,028 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,920 miles
Since last MOT+10,927 miles
PASS
Mileage106,993 miles
Since last MOT+34,533 miles
PASS
Mileage72,460 miles
Since last MOT+22,339 miles
PASS
Mileage50,121 miles
Since last MOT+18,605 miles
PASS
Mileage31,516 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

RegistrationRY55 JZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RY55 JZX

What car is RY55 JZX?

RY55 JZX is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RY55 JZX?

The last recorded mileage for RY55 JZX was 145,009 miles, recorded on 24 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY55 JZX passed its MOT?

RY55 JZX has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 24 May 2017.

Is RY55 JZX ULEZ compliant?

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

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