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RK05 OTN

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1600cc

Beige Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourBeige
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 1600cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 129,024 miles on the clock, averaging 4,871 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RK05 OTN

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,024
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2008
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
4,871

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading129,024 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,414
Average per year4,871
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RK05 OTN 89k99k109k119k129k '08'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,024 miles
Since last MOT+3,414 miles
PASS
Mileage125,610 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,609 miles
Since last MOT+567 miles
PASS
Mileage125,042 miles
Since last MOT+2,285 miles
PASS
Mileage122,757 miles
Since last MOT+3,016 miles
PASS
Mileage119,741 miles
Since last MOT+2,550 miles
PASS
Mileage117,191 miles
Since last MOT+2,359 miles
PASS
Mileage114,832 miles
Since last MOT+3,575 miles
PASS
Mileage111,257 miles
Since last MOT+21,557 miles
PASS
Mileage89,700 miles
Since last MOT+655 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,045 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 OTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRK — Reading, Reading
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About RK05 OTN

What car is RK05 OTN?

RK05 OTN is an beige Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RK05 OTN?

The last recorded mileage for RK05 OTN was 129,024 miles, recorded on 6 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RK05 OTN passed its MOT?

RK05 OTN has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 6 May 2016.

Is RK05 OTN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK05 OTN 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 RK05 OTN?

RK05 OTN is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.