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 2000cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 145,411 miles on the clock, averaging 11,524 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RA55 UPG
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 145,411 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,793 |
| Average per year | 11,524 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RA55 UPG |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2000cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RA — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About RA55 UPG
What car is RA55 UPG?
RA55 UPG is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.
What is the mileage of RA55 UPG?
The last recorded mileage for RA55 UPG was 145,411 miles, recorded on 13 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA55 UPG passed its MOT?
RA55 UPG has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 13 Dec 2017.
Is RA55 UPG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA55 UPG 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 UPG?
RA55 UPG is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.