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 1968cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 138,194 miles on the clock, averaging 9,498 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RA05 SDU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 138,194 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,498 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RA05 SDU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RA — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About RA05 SDU
What car is RA05 SDU?
RA05 SDU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.
What is the mileage of RA05 SDU?
The last recorded mileage for RA05 SDU was 138,194 miles, recorded on 8 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA05 SDU passed its MOT?
RA05 SDU has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Dec 2017.
Is RA05 SDU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA05 SDU 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 SDU?
RA05 SDU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.