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RE05 TLZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1968cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 194,653 miles on the clock, averaging 11,559 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RE05 TLZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
194,653
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
11,559

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading194,653 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,559
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RE05 TLZ 68k100k132k163k195k '08'19'14

Check RE05 TLZ

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage194,653 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage194,653 miles
Since last MOT+9,590 miles
PASS
Mileage185,063 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage185,063 miles
Since last MOT+12,296 miles
PASS
Mileage172,767 miles
Since last MOT+13,785 miles
PASS
Mileage158,982 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,982 miles
Since last MOT+10,613 miles
PASS
Mileage148,369 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,369 miles
Since last MOT+11,977 miles
PASS
Mileage136,392 miles
Since last MOT+85 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,307 miles
Since last MOT+10,633 miles
PASS
Mileage125,674 miles
Since last MOT+238 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,436 miles
Since last MOT+10,394 miles
PASS
Mileage115,042 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,034 miles
Since last MOT+12,676 miles
PASS
Mileage102,358 miles
Since last MOT+10,412 miles
PASS
Mileage91,946 miles
Since last MOT+10,349 miles
PASS
Mileage81,597 miles
Since last MOT+13,223 miles
PASS
Mileage68,374 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 TLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About RE05 TLZ

What car is RE05 TLZ?

RE05 TLZ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RE05 TLZ?

The last recorded mileage for RE05 TLZ was 194,653 miles, recorded on 14 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE05 TLZ passed its MOT?

RE05 TLZ has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 14 Mar 2019.

Is RE05 TLZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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