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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 210,856 miles on the clock, averaging 12,770 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RA05 SBY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 210,856 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 19,821 |
| Average per year | 12,770 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RA05 SBY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 SBY
What car is RA05 SBY?
RA05 SBY is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.
What is the mileage of RA05 SBY?
The last recorded mileage for RA05 SBY was 210,856 miles, recorded on 8 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA05 SBY passed its MOT?
RA05 SBY has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Nov 2022.
Is RA05 SBY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA05 SBY 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 SBY?
RA05 SBY is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.