No, RF55 SRD is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for RF55 SRD?

The MOT for RF55 SRD is valid and due for renewal on or before 11 February 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of RF55 SRD?

The recorded mileage for RF55 SRD is 179,228 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is RF55 SRD ULEZ compliant?

No, RF55 SRD does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · RF55 SRD

RF55 SRD

2005 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 179,228 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 2005 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 11/02/2025
Road Tax: Untaxed (31/07/2024)
Recorded Mileage: 179,228 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 11/02/2025

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 31/07/2024

Mileage: 179,228 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 2005
Engine: 1984cc

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RF55 SRD Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2024
179,228 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

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RF55 SRD Mileage History

17/01/2022169,218 mi
16/01/2023174,586 mi+5,368 mi
12/02/2024179,228 mi+4,642 mi
12/02/2024179,228 mi

Average of roughly 4,835 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

RF55 SRD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Sept 2026, 01:49

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (RF55 SRD) between January 2022 and February 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 12 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65v15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”.

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