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RE05 TMO

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 152,892 miles on the clock, averaging 5,309 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RE05 TMO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
152,892
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
83%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,309

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading152,892 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,466
Average per year5,309
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE05 TMO 59k83k106k129k153k '08'25'16

Check RE05 TMO

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,892 miles
Since last MOT+3,466 miles
PASS
Mileage149,426 miles
Since last MOT+3,403 miles
PASS
Mileage146,023 miles
Since last MOT+3,638 miles
PASS
Mileage142,385 miles
Since last MOT+3,292 miles
PASS
Mileage139,093 miles
Since last MOT+4,229 miles
PASS
Mileage134,864 miles
Since last MOT+4,159 miles
PASS
Mileage130,705 miles
Since last MOT+4,021 miles
PASS
Mileage126,684 miles
Since last MOT+4,599 miles
PASS
Mileage122,085 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,079 miles
Since last MOT+2,850 miles
PASS
Mileage119,229 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,228 miles
Since last MOT+3,225 miles
PASS
Mileage116,003 miles
Since last MOT+4,797 miles
PASS
Mileage111,206 miles
Since last MOT+4,854 miles
PASS
Mileage106,352 miles
Since last MOT+6,649 miles
PASS
Mileage99,703 miles
Since last MOT+8,415 miles
PASS
Mileage91,288 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,286 miles
Since last MOT+8,478 miles
PASS
Mileage82,808 miles
Since last MOT+8,238 miles
PASS
Mileage74,570 miles
Since last MOT+5,456 miles
PASS
Mileage69,114 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,114 miles
Since last MOT+10,026 miles
PASS
Mileage59,088 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RE05 TMO

What car is RE05 TMO?

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

What is the mileage of RE05 TMO?

The last recorded mileage for RE05 TMO was 152,892 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE05 TMO passed its MOT?

RE05 TMO has had 23 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (19 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 7 Nov 2025.

Is RE05 TMO ULEZ compliant?

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

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