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RY55 MZX

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 116,152 miles on the clock, averaging 4,615 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RY55 MZX

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,152
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2008
62%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
4,615

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading116,152 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,159
Average per year4,615
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY55 MZX 41k59k78k97k116k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,152 miles
Since last MOT+5,159 miles
PASS
Mileage110,993 miles
Since last MOT+259 miles
PASS
Mileage110,734 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,724 miles
Since last MOT+1,150 miles
PASS
Mileage109,574 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,574 miles
Since last MOT+1,083 miles
PASS
Mileage108,491 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,491 miles
Since last MOT+10,634 miles
PASS
Mileage97,857 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,854 miles
Since last MOT+5,635 miles
PASS
Mileage92,219 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,219 miles
Since last MOT+4,125 miles
PASS
Mileage88,094 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,094 miles
Since last MOT+5,233 miles
PASS
Mileage82,861 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,861 miles
Since last MOT+4,666 miles
PASS
Mileage78,195 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,195 miles
Since last MOT+2,636 miles
PASS
Mileage75,559 miles
Since last MOT+522 miles
PASS
Mileage75,037 miles
Since last MOT+3,199 miles
PASS
Mileage71,838 miles
Since last MOT+10,376 miles
PASS
Mileage61,462 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,462 miles
Since last MOT+8,035 miles
PASS
Mileage53,427 miles
Since last MOT+263 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,164 miles
Since last MOT+12,565 miles
PASS
Mileage40,599 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 MZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RY55 MZX

What car is RY55 MZX?

RY55 MZX is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RY55 MZX?

The last recorded mileage for RY55 MZX was 116,152 miles, recorded on 28 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY55 MZX passed its MOT?

RY55 MZX has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 28 Apr 2025.

Is RY55 MZX ULEZ compliant?

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

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