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 Diesel 2000cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 155,533 miles on the clock, averaging 7,940 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RA05 JPY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 155,533 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 7,940 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RA05 JPY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2000cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RA — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About RA05 JPY
What car is RA05 JPY?
RA05 JPY is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.
What is the mileage of RA05 JPY?
The last recorded mileage for RA05 JPY was 155,533 miles, recorded on 18 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA05 JPY passed its MOT?
RA05 JPY has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 18 Apr 2023.
Is RA05 JPY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA05 JPY 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 RA05 JPY?
RA05 JPY is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.