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 Petrol 1390cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 149,196 miles on the clock, averaging 6,147 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for RY05 EXC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 149,196 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,398 |
| Average per year | 6,147 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RY05 EXC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RY — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About RY05 EXC
What car is RY05 EXC?
RY05 EXC is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.
What is the mileage of RY05 EXC?
The last recorded mileage for RY05 EXC was 149,196 miles, recorded on 7 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RY05 EXC passed its MOT?
RY05 EXC has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 7 Aug 2025.
Is RY05 EXC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY05 EXC 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 RY05 EXC?
RY05 EXC is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.