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RA05 XKB

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 161,325 miles on the clock, averaging 7,278 miles per year, below 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 XKB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
161,325
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,278

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading161,325 miles
Reading date
Miles last year24
Average per year7,278
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA05 XKB 35k66k98k130k161k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,325 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,301 miles
Since last MOT+2,952 miles
PASS
Mileage158,349 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,349 miles
Since last MOT+2,257 miles
PASS
Mileage156,092 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,092 miles
Since last MOT+2,813 miles
PASS
Mileage153,279 miles
Since last MOT+6,508 miles
PASS
Mileage146,771 miles
Since last MOT+5,035 miles
PASS
Mileage141,736 miles
Since last MOT+12,124 miles
PASS
Mileage129,612 miles
Since last MOT+10,578 miles
PASS
Mileage119,034 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,026 miles
Since last MOT+5,394 miles
PASS
Mileage113,632 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,632 miles
Since last MOT+6,781 miles
PASS
Mileage106,851 miles
Since last MOT+7,186 miles
PASS
Mileage99,665 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,662 miles
Since last MOT+9,056 miles
PASS
Mileage90,606 miles
Since last MOT+10,775 miles
PASS
Mileage79,831 miles
Since last MOT+7,266 miles
PASS
Mileage72,565 miles
Since last MOT+4,732 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,833 miles
Since last MOT+5,390 miles
PASS
Mileage62,443 miles
Since last MOT+14,290 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,153 miles
Since last MOT+13,579 miles
PASS
Mileage34,574 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 XKB
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 XKB

What car is RA05 XKB?

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

What is the mileage of RA05 XKB?

The last recorded mileage for RA05 XKB was 161,325 miles, recorded on 12 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA05 XKB passed its MOT?

RA05 XKB has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 12 Nov 2025.

Is RA05 XKB ULEZ compliant?

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

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