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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 168,839 miles on the clock, averaging 9,950 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RA55 LUP
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 168,839 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,950 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RA55 LUP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RA — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About RA55 LUP
What car is RA55 LUP?
RA55 LUP is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.
What is the mileage of RA55 LUP?
The last recorded mileage for RA55 LUP was 168,839 miles, recorded on 1 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA55 LUP passed its MOT?
RA55 LUP has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Aug 2018.
Is RA55 LUP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA55 LUP 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 RA55 LUP?
RA55 LUP is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.