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RE05 TNL

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourBlue
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 2000cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 146,036 miles on the clock, averaging 10,727 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RE05 TNL

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,036
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
10,727

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading146,036 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,553
Average per year10,727
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RE05 TNL 53k76k100k123k146k '08'17'14

Check RE05 TNL

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,036 miles
Since last MOT+5,553 miles
PASS
Mileage140,483 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,483 miles
Since last MOT+9,206 miles
PASS
Mileage131,277 miles
Since last MOT+11,707 miles
PASS
Mileage119,570 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,570 miles
Since last MOT+11,186 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,384 miles
Since last MOT+11,426 miles
PASS
Mileage96,958 miles
Since last MOT+9,000 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,958 miles
Since last MOT+9,823 miles
PASS
Mileage78,135 miles
Since last MOT+13,308 miles
PASS
Mileage64,827 miles
Since last MOT+11,569 miles
PASS
Mileage53,258 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 TNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About RE05 TNL

What car is RE05 TNL?

RE05 TNL is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RE05 TNL?

The last recorded mileage for RE05 TNL was 146,036 miles, recorded on 24 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE05 TNL passed its MOT?

RE05 TNL has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 Jul 2017.

Is RE05 TNL ULEZ compliant?

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

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