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RA05 XOO

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 1598cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 104,928 miles on the clock, averaging 4,856 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RA05 XOO

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,928
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,856

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading104,928 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,063
Average per year4,856
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA05 XOO 21k42k63k84k105k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,928 miles
Since last MOT+8,063 miles
PASS
Mileage96,865 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,849 miles
Since last MOT+1,706 miles
PASS
Mileage95,143 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,141 miles
Since last MOT+788 miles
PASS
Mileage94,353 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,353 miles
Since last MOT+1,404 miles
PASS
Mileage92,949 miles
Since last MOT+5,979 miles
PASS
Mileage86,970 miles
Since last MOT+6,386 miles
PASS
Mileage80,584 miles
Since last MOT+3,187 miles
PASS
Mileage77,397 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,397 miles
Since last MOT+6,887 miles
PASS
Mileage70,510 miles
Since last MOT+5,326 miles
PASS
Mileage65,184 miles
Since last MOT+4,900 miles
PASS
Mileage60,284 miles
Since last MOT+4,158 miles
PASS
Mileage56,126 miles
Since last MOT+2,857 miles
PASS
Mileage53,269 miles
Since last MOT+3,048 miles
PASS
Mileage50,221 miles
Since last MOT+3,130 miles
PASS
Mileage47,091 miles
Since last MOT+7,096 miles
PASS
Mileage39,995 miles
Since last MOT+7,236 miles
PASS
Mileage32,759 miles
Since last MOT+11,783 miles
PASS
Mileage20,976 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,976 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 XOO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About RA05 XOO

What car is RA05 XOO?

RA05 XOO is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RA05 XOO?

The last recorded mileage for RA05 XOO was 104,928 miles, recorded on 9 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA05 XOO passed its MOT?

RA05 XOO has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Oct 2025.

Is RA05 XOO ULEZ compliant?

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

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