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 1968cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 161,043 miles on the clock, averaging 11,160 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RK05 BUU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 161,043 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 11,160 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RK05 BUU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RK — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About RK05 BUU
What car is RK05 BUU?
RK05 BUU is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.
What is the mileage of RK05 BUU?
The last recorded mileage for RK05 BUU was 161,043 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RK05 BUU passed its MOT?
RK05 BUU has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Nov 2020.
Is RK05 BUU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK05 BUU 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 RK05 BUU?
RK05 BUU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.