2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · RJ55 FTD
2005 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 295,047 miles. MOT expired on 11 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 295,047 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RJ55 FTD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/04/2026
- 295,047 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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RJ55 FTD Mileage History
- 20/12/2022261,072 mi
- 04/12/2023275,792 mi+14,720 mi
- 04/12/2023275,792 mi
- 12/04/2025286,486 mi+10,694 mi
- 02/04/2026295,047 mi+8,561 mi
Average of roughly 10,350 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RJ55 FTD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volkswagen Golf (RJ55 FTD) between December 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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