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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 165,415 miles on the clock, averaging 5,211 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RN05 EPV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 165,415 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,863 |
| Average per year | 5,211 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RN05 EPV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RN — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About RN05 EPV
What car is RN05 EPV?
RN05 EPV is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.
What is the mileage of RN05 EPV?
The last recorded mileage for RN05 EPV was 165,415 miles, recorded on 1 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RN05 EPV passed its MOT?
RN05 EPV has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 1 Jul 2026.
Is RN05 EPV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN05 EPV 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 EPV?
RN05 EPV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.