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 Beetle Diesel 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 187,285 miles on the clock, averaging 5,778 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RK05 DTY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 187,285 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,778 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RK05 DTY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RK — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About RK05 DTY
What car is RK05 DTY?
RK05 DTY is an blue Volkswagen Beetle, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.
What is the mileage of RK05 DTY?
The last recorded mileage for RK05 DTY was 187,285 miles, recorded on 23 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RK05 DTY passed its MOT?
RK05 DTY has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Jan 2025.
Is RK05 DTY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK05 DTY 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 DTY?
RK05 DTY is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.