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RE05 FBN

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 182,258 miles on the clock, averaging 9,647 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RE05 FBN

MOT Status
Due date passed
182,258
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
9,647

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading182,258 miles
Reading date
Miles last year25,911
Average per year9,647
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE05 FBN 40k76k111k147k182k '08'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage182,258 miles
Since last MOT+25,911 miles
PASS
Mileage156,347 miles
Since last MOT+31,134 miles
PASS
Mileage125,213 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,213 miles
Since last MOT+34,988 miles
PASS
Mileage90,225 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,220 miles
Since last MOT+4,097 miles
PASS
Mileage86,123 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,123 miles
Since last MOT+4,552 miles
PASS
Mileage81,571 miles
Since last MOT+5,539 miles
PASS
Mileage76,032 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,032 miles
Since last MOT+4,147 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,885 miles
Since last MOT+3,964 miles
PASS
Mileage67,921 miles
Since last MOT+5,392 miles
PASS
Mileage62,529 miles
Since last MOT+3,807 miles
PASS
Mileage58,722 miles
Since last MOT+4,494 miles
PASS
Mileage54,228 miles
Since last MOT+5,422 miles
PASS
Mileage48,806 miles
Since last MOT+4,914 miles
PASS
Mileage43,892 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,891 miles
Since last MOT+3,812 miles
PASS
Mileage40,079 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,079 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 FBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About RE05 FBN

What car is RE05 FBN?

RE05 FBN is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RE05 FBN?

The last recorded mileage for RE05 FBN was 182,258 miles, recorded on 8 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE05 FBN passed its MOT?

RE05 FBN has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 8 Dec 2022.

Is RE05 FBN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE05 FBN 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 FBN?

RE05 FBN is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.