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RA05 FYB

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 2000cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 171,951 miles on the clock, averaging 8,373 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for RA05 FYB

MOT Status
Due date passed
171,951
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
86%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,373

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading171,951 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,458
Average per year8,373
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA05 FYB 32k67k102k137k172k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,951 miles
Since last MOT+3,458 miles
PASS
Mileage168,493 miles
Since last MOT+16,736 miles
PASS
Mileage151,757 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,757 miles
Since last MOT+15,522 miles
PASS
Mileage136,235 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,235 miles
Since last MOT+22,706 miles
PASS
Mileage113,529 miles
Since last MOT+12,956 miles
PASS
Mileage100,573 miles
Since last MOT+10,570 miles
PASS
Mileage90,003 miles
Since last MOT+3,416 miles
PASS
Mileage86,587 miles
Since last MOT+2,342 miles
PASS
Mileage84,245 miles
Since last MOT+2,742 miles
PASS
Mileage81,503 miles
Since last MOT+3,162 miles
PASS
Mileage78,341 miles
Since last MOT+3,396 miles
PASS
Mileage74,945 miles
Since last MOT+3,815 miles
PASS
Mileage71,130 miles
Since last MOT+5,414 miles
PASS
Mileage65,716 miles
Since last MOT+6,102 miles
PASS
Mileage59,614 miles
Since last MOT+9,630 miles
PASS
Mileage49,984 miles
Since last MOT+11,925 miles
PASS
Mileage38,059 miles
Since last MOT+6,176 miles
PASS
Mileage31,883 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,883 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 FYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About RA05 FYB

What car is RA05 FYB?

RA05 FYB is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RA05 FYB?

The last recorded mileage for RA05 FYB was 171,951 miles, recorded on 1 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA05 FYB passed its MOT?

RA05 FYB has had 21 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (18 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Apr 2025.

Is RA05 FYB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA05 FYB 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 FYB?

RA05 FYB is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.