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 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 156,875 miles on the clock, averaging 10,623 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RE05 FBL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 156,875 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10,788 |
| Average per year | 10,623 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RE05 FBL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RE — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About RE05 FBL
What car is RE05 FBL?
RE05 FBL is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.
What is the mileage of RE05 FBL?
The last recorded mileage for RE05 FBL was 156,875 miles, recorded on 19 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE05 FBL passed its MOT?
RE05 FBL has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 Dec 2019.
Is RE05 FBL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE05 FBL 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 RE05 FBL?
RE05 FBL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.