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 2000cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 175,083 miles on the clock, averaging 8,464 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 SDV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 175,083 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,308 |
| Average per year | 8,464 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RA05 SDV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| 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 SDV
What car is RA05 SDV?
RA05 SDV is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.
What is the mileage of RA05 SDV?
The last recorded mileage for RA05 SDV was 175,083 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA05 SDV passed its MOT?
RA05 SDV has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Dec 2025.
Is RA05 SDV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA05 SDV 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 SDV?
RA05 SDV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.