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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 1896cc has had 1 MOT test on record, passing every one. It has 75,645 miles on the clock at the last MOT. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.
MOT & Mileage History for RE05 HWU
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil
The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RE05 HWU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RE — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About RE05 HWU
What car is RE05 HWU?
RE05 HWU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.
What is the mileage of RE05 HWU?
The last recorded mileage for RE05 HWU was 75,645 miles, recorded on 15 Feb 2008 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE05 HWU passed its MOT?
RE05 HWU has had 1 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (1 pass, 0 failures). It last passed on 15 Feb 2008.
Is RE05 HWU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE05 HWU 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 RE05 HWU?
RE05 HWU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.