Vehicle summary
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 158,562 miles on the clock, averaging 9,705 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RA05 DUU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 158,562 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,705 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RA05 DUU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RA — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About RA05 DUU
What car is RA05 DUU?
RA05 DUU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.
What is the mileage of RA05 DUU?
The last recorded mileage for RA05 DUU was 158,562 miles, recorded on 10 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA05 DUU passed its MOT?
RA05 DUU has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Oct 2020.
Is RA05 DUU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA05 DUU 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 RA05 DUU?
RA05 DUU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.