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 1896cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 81,388 miles on the clock, averaging 6,639 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.
MOT & Mileage History for RE05 LNV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 81,388 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,591 |
| Average per year | 6,639 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
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 LNV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 LNV
What car is RE05 LNV?
RE05 LNV is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.
What is the mileage of RE05 LNV?
The last recorded mileage for RE05 LNV was 81,388 miles, recorded on 14 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE05 LNV passed its MOT?
RE05 LNV has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 14 Jul 2017.
Is RE05 LNV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE05 LNV 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 LNV?
RE05 LNV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.