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RN05 EPE

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourGrey
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 149,107 miles on the clock, averaging 8,461 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RN05 EPE

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,107
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,461

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading149,107 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,461
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN05 EPE 39k67k94k122k149k '08'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,107 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,106 miles
Since last MOT+10,634 miles
PASS
Mileage138,472 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,470 miles
Since last MOT+3,603 miles
PASS
Mileage134,867 miles
Since last MOT+4,934 miles
PASS
Mileage129,933 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,924 miles
Since last MOT+5,610 miles
PASS
Mileage124,314 miles
Since last MOT+10,228 miles
PASS
Mileage114,086 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,086 miles
Since last MOT+8,457 miles
PASS
Mileage105,629 miles
Since last MOT+7,386 miles
PASS
Mileage98,243 miles
Since last MOT+7,415 miles
PASS
Mileage90,828 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,828 miles
Since last MOT+13,432 miles
PASS
Mileage77,396 miles
Since last MOT+10,755 miles
PASS
Mileage66,641 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,641 miles
Since last MOT+6,603 miles
PASS
Mileage60,038 miles
Since last MOT+10,441 miles
PASS
Mileage49,597 miles
Since last MOT+10,429 miles
PASS
Mileage39,168 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 EPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About RN05 EPE

What car is RN05 EPE?

RN05 EPE is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RN05 EPE?

The last recorded mileage for RN05 EPE was 149,107 miles, recorded on 10 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN05 EPE passed its MOT?

RN05 EPE has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Sep 2021.

Is RN05 EPE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN05 EPE 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 RN05 EPE?

RN05 EPE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.